The answer is: Sung a hymn

Mark 14:26

After sharing that intimate last supper, you might picture the scene—an emotionally charged atmosphere infused with the weight of impending events. As recorded in Mark 14:26, Jesus and his disciples shared the act of singing a hymn before heading to the Mount of Olives. This is usually taken from the Hallel, a collection of Psalms (specifically Psalms 113-118) traditionally sung during Passover. Picture them walking in moonlit harmony, filled with reflections of joy and sorrow.

What's fascinating is that singing as a form of expression isn’t just limited to this moment. Throughout the Scriptures, singing serves as a way to communicate feelings of joy, lament, or gratitude. For example, consider Moses and Miriam's song after crossing the Red Sea in Exodus 15, or the psalms sung to express various emotions and stories, ultimately tying back into community identity and faith.

Also interesting to note is how singing a hymn before that fateful night connects to various cultural traditions of honoring life and memory--something that continues to resonate through ages. The act highlights the importance of maintaining unity and hope, a thread resonating throughout the Gospel narrative, up to moments of betrayal and ancient prophecy. The chorus of that hymn might not echo in the air anymore, but its spirit carries through centuries of belief, collectively reminding us of the importance of connection—whether it be among one another or with the divine.