Sincere Milk

Key Verse

“And when he had given thanks, he brake , and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in
remembrance of me. After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new
testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink, in rememberance of me.” 1 Corinthians 11:24,25

Text — 1Chorinthians 11:23-30

Message

The Lord’s Supper is the last meal that Jesus had with his disciples shortly before He was arrested, tried and crucified. He used the opportunity to teach them the importance of the sacrifice that He was about to undertake. Though He has been having mealtime with His friends before now, but this one was unique and significant because:
(i) It emphasizes the purpose of Christ’s coming into the world – to die for all mankind.
(ii) It is a proof that the purpose was about to be fulfilled.
(iii) It provides opportunity for the disciples to understand the significance of the body of Christ and His blood that He would shed.
(iv) It was a call to always remember His sacrifice, reach out to sinners and bring them into fellowship with the Saviour.

This was the reason Jesus commands that it should be observed regularly. For a sinner to partake in the Lord’s Supper, he must first repent and turn from his sinful ways. Then accept Jesus Christ as His personal Saviour and Friend.

Further Reading

Matthew 26:26-30

Prayer for today

Lord Jesus, give me the grace to constantly partake in the Lord’s Supper here on earth and be ready for Your kingdom.