Passover in The New Testament
n“The Passover meal Jesus ate with the disciples was without the paschal lamb because the Savior wanted to institute a new Passover meal commemorative of His redemption from sin through bread and wine, the new symbols of His own body and blood soon to be offered 'for the forgiveness of sins' (Matt 26:28).”

- Theologian Dr. Samuele Bacchiocchi, God's Festivals in Scripture and History  Part 2 - The Fall Festivals, 1996,  p.33