What Is The Lord’s Supper?
The History of the Lord’s Supper
We see Jesus instituting this supper in Matthew 26:
"And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. 27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; 28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. 29 But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom." - Matthew 26:26-29
He had gathered with his disciples in an upper room to share the passover meal. It was during this meal that He instituted this supper.
See also: Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:14-23; 1 Cor. 11:23-34
The Symbolism of the Bread
During the meal Jesus took some bread and gave it to His disciples. He told them “Take eat: this is my body, which is broken for you…” (1 Corinthians 11:24) The bread pictures Jesus’ body broken for us on the cross.
The Symbolism of the Cup
After eating the bread, He took the cup and explained that “This cup is the new testament in my blood…” (1 Corinthians 11:25) The cup pictures the blood Jesus shed on the cross to pay the debt of our sins.
The Purpose
After this Jesus says “…this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till he come.” (1 Corinthians 11:26) This supper is to remember Jesus’ death, but does not give one salvation.
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