Synopsis

The Passover Seder utilizes four symbolic cups to commemorate the miraculous deliverance of the Jewish people from Pharaoh's oppression. In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed to the Father to remove the cup before Him—a metaphorical "fifth cup"—representing the ultimate redemption of God’s people from the consequences of human sin. This reflection explores the significance of Jesus' acceptance of this cup of divine wrath, enabling our own freedom from it. Scripture References: Exodus 13:1