Luke 22:11

Luke 22:11

Luke 22:11 records Jesus instructing the disciples to ask the householder for the guest chamber where He will eat the Passover with His disciples. In the culture of hospitality, guests were welcomed into a host’s home, often in a defined space set aside for meals and sacred gatherings. The language here—“The Master saith unto thee”—affirms Jesus’s authority and identity as the central figure in this gathering. The phrase “guestchamber” (or “guest room”) indicates a private, prepared space suitable for a significant, intimate meal. The decision to have the Passover shared with the Twelve underscores the communal nature of salvation history: God’s covenant promises are experienced in fellowship, shared memory, and liturgical meals. The command to request this space also shows the human role in fulfilling divine purpose: the disciples must seek the proper setting, and the host’s willingness becomes the enabling context for what follows.

The verse emphasizes the New Covenant orientation of the Last Supper: Jesus gathers with His closest followers to inaugurate a new ritual meal—one that embodies sacrifice, remembrance, and fellowship. The host’s involvement highlights the theology of hospitality as a gracious response to divine invitation. The Passover as a foreshadowing finds its fulfillment in Christ’s body and blood, shared among the community of believers. The request for a prepared room also signals intentionality: the meal is not accidental but planned to form a new family of faith, a community shaped by the Spirit and fed by Christ.

Practically, this invites us to consider how we prepare spaces for meaningful connection. Do you create times and places—dining tables, living rooms, or virtual rooms—where faith, truth, and care can be shared? Hospitality isn’t just about hosting; it’s about creating space for vulnerability, for listening, for confession, and for celebration. In households, set aside regular shared meals with extended family or neighbors; in churches or workplaces, designate sacred spaces for prayer, study, or mentoring. The core practice is intentional preparation: inviting others into your space with warmth, attention, and humility, aligning with God’s invitation to fellowship in Christ. This can become a mode of mission—drawing others toward grace through hospitality.

Cross-References: Luke 22:9-10; Exodus 25:8; Romans 12:13; Hebrews 13:2; 1 Peter 4:9