4.6.23 - Our Greatest Needs: A Heavenly Feast Given for You (1 Corinthians 11:23-28)

We often think of the word communion as a synonym for the Lord’s Supper. “I took communion” means “I received the Lord’s Supper.” Yet, the Latin word communionis means “community” or “association” or “sharing.” When people come together and share their lives with one another, the result is blessing—a blessed communion. When God comes to us and shares himself with us, the result is eternal life. 

Yet is that really possible? How can a holy God associate with people who sin every day? In a miraculous meal, God lets us share in his own flesh and blood, the very blood that was shed to atone for our sin. We celebrate this feast for the forgiveness of sins and restored unity with our Father—a blessed communion with God. But there’s more! As we share this meal together, the Lord who loved us unites us in love for one another—a blessed communion with our brothers and sisters in Christ. 

Community is often celebrated with food. When people love one another, they enjoy gathering around the dinner table. On Holy Thursday, Jesus invites us to his table. He serves us Supper. He serves us himself. In doing so, Jesus creates a blessed communion. 

The Bible reading for this message is 1 Corinthians 11:23-28.

Video for this service can be found here.

This is Part 8 of the Lenten sermon series Our Greatest Needs.

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