The Bread & The Cup
1 Corinthians 11:23-29
23The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” 25In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” 26For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
27So then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. 28Everyone ought to examine themselves before they eat of the bread and drink from the cup. 29For those who eat and drink without discerning the body of Christ eat and drink judgment on themselves.
23The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” 25In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” 26For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
27So then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. 28Everyone ought to examine themselves before they eat of the bread and drink from the cup. 29For those who eat and drink without discerning the body of Christ eat and drink judgment on themselves.
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This practice is designed to take us back in our hearts and minds to that dreadful night where Jesus sat at a table with His disciples to prepare them for His pending crucifixion. The purpose of the Lord's Supper is not for us to go through the motions, but to remember all that Christ did for us. His body was broken and blood was shed for the forgiveness of our sins. Communion is a time to reflect, appreciate and give honor to Jesus for what He endured for us.
This ordinance is not for everyone. This is only to be taken by those who are believers and have accepted Jesus as their ultimate forgiver and leader. To partake in this service in an unworthy state is sin. This means that the Lord's supper is a great time for us to conduct a spiritual check of our lives. We must confess and turn from the sins that hold us back and turn to Jesus who said, "Do this to remember me as often as you drink it.''
How do you remember Christ in the Lord's Supper? Is it another ritual or habit, or a time to truly reflect on what Jesus went through for your salvation? It is so much more than a little cracker and a sip of grape juice! I invite you to know the difference.
This practice is designed to take us back in our hearts and minds to that dreadful night where Jesus sat at a table with His disciples to prepare them for His pending crucifixion. The purpose of the Lord's Supper is not for us to go through the motions, but to remember all that Christ did for us. His body was broken and blood was shed for the forgiveness of our sins. Communion is a time to reflect, appreciate and give honor to Jesus for what He endured for us.
This ordinance is not for everyone. This is only to be taken by those who are believers and have accepted Jesus as their ultimate forgiver and leader. To partake in this service in an unworthy state is sin. This means that the Lord's supper is a great time for us to conduct a spiritual check of our lives. We must confess and turn from the sins that hold us back and turn to Jesus who said, "Do this to remember me as often as you drink it.''
How do you remember Christ in the Lord's Supper? Is it another ritual or habit, or a time to truly reflect on what Jesus went through for your salvation? It is so much more than a little cracker and a sip of grape juice! I invite you to know the difference.
Take & Eat
When you are ready... Eat the Bread. Drink from the Cup.
When you are ready... Eat the Bread. Drink from the Cup.