How can we honor Christ's sacrifice during communion, as instructed in 1 Corinthians 11:24? Gathering Around the Table “and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, ‘This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me.’” What Remembrance Requires • Active recall—not mere ritual • Personal gratitude for His body “for you” • Fresh amazement at grace that cost Him everything (Isaiah 53:5; 1 Peter 2:24) Practical Ways to Honor His Sacrifice During Communion • Examine the heart (1 Corinthians 11:28) – Confess known sin so nothing dulls the moment (1 John 1:9) • Give thanks before taking the bread and cup – Jesus Himself “had given thanks” first • Visualize His body broken and blood poured out – Luke 22:19–20 links the elements to the cross; let the mind linger there • Declare His death aloud together (1 Corinthians 11:26) – A shared testimony that unites the church in one story • Receive the elements with reverent joy – Sorrow for sin meets joy of redemption (Hebrews 12:2) • Look forward to His return – Each observance is “until He comes” (1 Corinthians 11:26), reminding us hope is certain Guarding Against Empty Ritual • Resist routine by varying preparation—silent reflection, hymn, Scripture reading • Keep short accounts with fellow believers (Matthew 5:23-24) • Encourage children or new believers with clear explanation so meaning stays vivid Living the Remembrance All Week • Offer your body as a “living sacrifice” (Romans 12:1) in response to His given body • Walk in love that mirrors His self-giving (Ephesians 5:2) • Proclaim the gospel; communion fuels mission (2 Corinthians 5:14-15) Closing Thought Every time the bread is broken and the cup is shared, we step into holy ground—remembering the Lamb who was slain, honoring Him with humble hearts, grateful worship, and lives that echo His sacrifice. |
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