Through the whole of salvation history, God has prepared his people for the gift of the
Holy Eucharist. Throughout the Old Testament, the Eucharist was prefigured, and in the
New Testament, these shadows gave way to the Reality.
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1. Another Priest Like Melchizedek (Genesis 14:18–20; Hebrews 7:11–28)
2. Abraham Offers His Beloved Son to God (Genesis 22:1–19)
3. Saved By the Blood of the Passover Lamb (Exodus 12:1–14)
4. Bread in the Wilderness, Nourishment for the Journey (Exodus 16:2–18)
5. The Blood of the Ancient Covenant (Exodus 24:3–8; Jeremiah 31:31–34)
6. Remember the Lord that He May Confirm His Covenant (Deuteronomy 8:2–18)
7. Heavenly Nourishment for the Journey (1 Kings 19:4–8; 2 Kings 4:42–44)
8. The Banquet of God’s Kingdom (Isaiah 25:6–10; Isaiah 55:1–5)
9. Come, Eat of My Bread and Drink of My Wine (Proverbs 9:1–6; Sirach 24:19–22)
10. Atonement Through the Blood of Bulls and Goats (Leviticus 16:1–16)
11. Forgiveness through the Blood of Christ (Hebrews 9:1–28)
12. Christ’s Sacrifice Once for All (Hebrews 10:1–18)
13. Sharing in the Body and Blood of Christ (1 Corinthians 10:1–22)
14. Remembering the Lord Until He Comes (1 Corinthians 11:17–29)
15. Feeding the Crowd with Loaves and Fish (Mark 6:30–44)
16. The One Bread for All People (Mark 8:1–21)
17. Drinking from the Cup of Christ (Mark 10:35–45; 14:32–36)
18. The Meal of the New Passover (Mark 14:12–26)
19. Praying to Our Father (Matthew 6:7–15)
20. The Blood of the Covenant Poured Out (Matthew 26:17–29)
21. Parable of the Great Banquet (Luke 14:7–24)
22. Feasting in the Kingdom of God (Luke 22:14–30)
23. The Breaking of the Bread at Emmaus (Luke 24:13–35)
24. A Growing Church Devoted to Breaking the Bread (Acts 2:42–47; Acts 20:7–12)
25. The Bread of Life for the Life of the World (John 6:41–59)
26. Accepting the Words of Eternal Life (John 6:60–71)
27. Imitating the Love of Jesus (John 13:1–30)
28. Remaining United with the True Vine (John 15:1–17)
29. The Lamb of God, Our Passover Sacrifice (John 19:13–37)
30. All Creation Worships the Lamb (Revelation 5:6–14)
— Catholic scholar Stephen Binz |