How can we faithfully "do this in remembrance of Me" today? Biblical Context “For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night He was betrayed, took bread, and after He had given thanks, He broke it and said, ‘This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me.’ In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.’ For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.” What Jesus Commanded • “Do this” – an action: eating the bread, drinking the cup • “In remembrance of Me” – an attitude: conscious recollection of His saving work • “As often” – a rhythm: practiced regularly by the gathered church (Acts 2:42; 20:7) • “Proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes” – a testimony: looking back to the cross and forward to His return Practical Ways to Obey Today Gathered Worship • Share the Lord’s Supper within the assembled church (Hebrews 10:25) • Use simple bread and cup, representing His body and blood (Luke 22:19-20) • Include Scripture reading that explains the meaning (1 Corinthians 11:26) • Allow a moment of silence for personal reflection on the cross (Galatians 6:14) Personal Preparation • Examine yourself before partaking (1 Corinthians 11:28) • Confess known sin (1 John 1:9) • Reconcile broken relationships (Matthew 5:23-24) • Approach the table with gratitude and awe (Psalm 103:1-4) Family Discipleship • Teach children why the church observes the Supper (Deuteronomy 6:6-7) • Model reverence and joy when participating together • Use the elements to review the gospel: – Bread: His body given (Isaiah 53:5) – Cup: His blood poured out for forgiveness (Ephesians 1:7) Heart Posture in Remembrance • Reverent – mindful of His sacrifice (Hebrews 12:28) • Thankful – celebrating grace received (Colossians 3:15-17) • United – discerning the body of believers, refusing divisions (1 Corinthians 11:29) • Expectant – anticipating the marriage supper of the Lamb (Revelation 19:9) Guarding Against Misuse • Avoid treating the meal as routine or casual (1 Corinthians 11:27) • Refuse to let social status or favoritism corrupt the table (James 2:1-4) • Provide for those lacking resources so all may partake together (Acts 4:34-35) Living Out the Memory Beyond the Table • Carry the cross-shaped mindset into daily life—serving others sacrificially (Philippians 2:5-8) • Proclaim the Lord’s death through evangelism and acts of mercy (2 Corinthians 5:18-20) • Maintain hope, knowing “He comes” soon (Titus 2:13) • Walk in covenant obedience, showing the reality of His new covenant written on our hearts (Jeremiah 31:33; 2 Corinthians 3:3) Practiced with sincerity, the Lord’s Supper keeps Christ’s sacrifice central, renews unity in His body, and fuels expectant hope until the day we eat and drink with Him in His kingdom (Matthew 26:29). |
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