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Read: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
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1 Corinthians

In 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.” For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. 1 Corinthians 11:25-26

Communion, or “The Lord’s Supper,” is a tangible sign of Jesus’s finished work. The bread and cup represent Jesus’s broken body and shed blood for the forgiveness of sins. The bread and cup symbolize what Jesus did for his people and affirm faith in what he has accomplished. In partaking of communion, believers “proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.” Communion affirms who Jesus is, what he did for us and what he will do when he returns.

Communion is an opportunity to obey Jesus by remembering his death together. We join thousands of years of Christians in this simple step of obedience. We tend to be forgetful people. Have you ever forgotten where you placed your car keys or phone (maybe even while talking on the phone)? Forgetfulness can get the best of us. Regular participation in communion reminds us of all we have because of Jesus and his finished work. These are truths that are worth remembering and celebrating. Communion also provides the opportunity to recommit to following Jesus with our whole hearts.

TODAY: We had the opportunity to celebrate communion and remember the finished work of Jesus last weekend. As you remember all that Jesus has done for you, recommit to following him with your whole heart. Join the Ada Bible worship team in singing “The Finished Work of Christ.” If you haven’t placed your faith in Jesus yet, we would love to talk with you. Email us at btw@adabible.org.


JESUS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT:

Read Daniel 11-12. Highlight anything that points to Jesus. Focus on the promise of resurrection (Daniel 12:2). Reflect on how Jesus fulfills this promise (John 5:28-29).