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Yes, the Last Supper took place during the Passover celebration. Ellen White explains that Jesus and His disciples "had gathered to celebrate the Passover" (DA 642.2) and that it was at this "last passover the Lord's supper was instituted" (5Red 5.1). Jesus specifically desired to keep this feast with the twelve before His suffering began. He understood the deep significance of the timing, knowing that "He Himself was the true paschal lamb, and on the day the Passover was eaten He was to be sacrificed" (DA 642.2). This occasion was virtually the last passover that was ever to be celebratedbecause the symbolic service—the type—was about to meet its fulfillment in the antitype, which was the slaying of the Lamb of God for the sins of the world (5Red 4.3). During this meal, Jesus transitioned from the old memorial to a new one. While they were at the table, He "took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it" (5Red 5.1), instructing His followers to do this in remembrance of Him. Ellen White noted that once Christ was slain, "there would be no need of slaying a lamb to represent His death" (SJ 95.2). From that "sacramental supper," the focus shifted to the broken bread and the fruit of the vine as the new memorials of His sacrifice (HLv 441.3). The atmosphere of this last Passover was solemn and filled with deep meaning. Although the disciples were "disputing as to who should be greatest" (6MR 24.2), Jesus used these final hours to teach them about unselfish service. He also used the occasion to give Judas a final, convincing evidence of His divinityand a last call to repentancebefore the betrayal was completed (HLv 441.3). For practical application, the transition from the Passover to the Lord's Supper reminds us that these emblems are intended to bring the scenes of His sufferings and deathfresh to our minds (EW 218). By partaking of these memorials, we "show forth the Lord's death until He comes" (EW 218). In summary, the Last Supper was the final valid Passover, serving as the historical and spiritual bridge where Christ replaced the old sacrificial system with the institution of the Lord's Supper. --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • What did Ellen White say about the meaning of the bread and the wine in the Lord's Supper? • How did Jesus address the contention among the disciples during this final meal? • What is the relationship between the Passover lamb and Christ as the "Lamb of God"? --- 📚 **thousands of passages found** containing these search terms — [Explore in Full-Text Search](/advanced-search?q=was+the+last+supper+on+passover)

Yes, Ellen White confirms that "The crucifixion took place at the time of the Passover" (YI June 21, 1900, par. 9). She explained that this timing was divinely appointed so that "witness of it might be borne without the shadow of a doubt" (YI June 21, 1900, par. 9). The timing of the crucifixion during this major festival ensured that "thousands beheld Christ's humiliation" (YI June 21, 1900, par. 9). Many people had traveled to Jerusalem with "afflicted relatives and friends" (6Red 9.1) expecting to see Jesus and be healed, but they were met with the news that He had been "executed

Ellen White emphasizes that the timing of Christ's death was a deliberate divine choice, noting that "The crucifixion took place at the time of the Passover" (YI June 21, 1900, par. 9). This ensured that the event was witnessed by a vast multitude, leaving no room for uncertainty regarding its occurrence. She further explained that this timing was divinely appointed so that a clear "witness of it might be borne without the shadow of a doubt" (YI June 21, 1900, par. 9). Because Jerusalem was filled with pilgrims from many regions during the festival, the events surrounding Christ's death were seen by people who would later spread the report far and wide to their own nations. The visibility of the event was a key factor in its impact. Ellen White observed that the timing of the crucifixion during this major festival ensured that "thousands beheld Christ's humiliation" (YI June 21, 1900, par. 9). This public display, while a scene of suffering, served the purpose of making the sacrifice of the Son of God a matter of public record that could be testified to by many witnesses. For practical application, this demonstrates that God's plans are precise and purposeful. Even in moments of apparent defeat, such as the crucifixion, God was working to provide the world with the evidence needed to believe in His Son. It reminds us that God provides a sufficient basis for our faith by making His truth known in ways that are clear and undeniable. In conclusion, the timing of the crucifixion at Passover was a strategic moment in the plan of salvation, designed to provide an undeniable testimony to the world that the true Paschal Lamb had been sacrificed. --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • Why was it important for so many people to witness the crucifixion? • How does the Passover lamb relate to Christ's sacrifice? • What did Ellen White say about the significance of the darkness during the crucifixion?