Jesus gave new meaning to the
symbolism of the Passover feast.
“Do this in remembrance” – Jesus instituted a new meal which is not only a memorial of
His death, but a fellowship meal of unity. It is a proclamation and a symbol of
the believers’ anticipation of Jesus’ return, when all God’s promises will be
fulfilled. The bread of the Lord’s
supper represents the body of Jesus offered on behalf of His disciples.
This cup is the new covenant: The
wine of the Lord’s Supper depicts the giving of life, a sacrifice of blood,
which inaugurates the new covenant for those who respond to Jesus’ offer of
salvation. This is the strongest substitutionary image in the Gospel of Luke:
Jesus died on the Cross in our place and for our sins.
Give thanks to the Lord for He is
good! (1 Chronicles 16:34)
Be Blessed and be a Blessing!
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