Scripture reveals that communion is a sacred meal where Christ's body and blood—given for our redemption—are remembered, received, and participated in with reverence and self-examination.
Scripture on Communion
1 Corinthians 11:23-25
New Testament
"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 when 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, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.'"
John 6:51
New Testament
"I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world."
1 Corinthians 10:16
New Testament
"Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ?"
Matthew 26:26-28
New Testament
"While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, 'Take and eat; this is my body.' Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he offered it to them, saying, 'Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.'"
1 Corinthians 11:27-28
New Testament
"Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. Everyone ought to examine themselves before they eat of the bread and drink from the cup."
The Bottom Line
Communion isn't a symbol you observe from a distance; it's an act of participation in Christ's sacrifice, requiring honest hearts and humble remembrance.
Try Today
Before your next communion, spend 10 minutes in silence reading 1 Corinthians 11:27-28. Write down one sin or distraction you need to confess, then actually confess it to God.
Prayer
Jesus invites us into His presence at the table, just as He said in Matthew 26:26: 'Take and eat.'
Father, as I come to Your table, open my eyes to see what I'm really receiving—not bread and wine alone, but participation in Christ's death and resurrection. Forgive me for the times I've approached communion carelessly, without understanding the weight of what You've done. Give me a reverent heart that trembles at Your grace and remembers that Your Son's body was broken and His blood was shed for me. Help me examine myself honestly, confess what separates me from You, and meet Jesus at the table with faith and gratitude. In Jesus' name, Amen.
📚 Read 1 Corinthians 10:14-11:34
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