Introduction At the Lord’s Supper we eat the broken body of our Lord and drink his poured-out blood. In this way we take part in his death and his resurrection. We die to sin; and we share in his new life, becoming more and more like him. But the Lord’s Supper has another aspect. It … Continue reading A foretaste of the feast (LD 29)
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Eating and drinking Jesus (LD 28)
Introduction The day before he was crucified, Jesus had his last supper with his disciples. He broke bread and handed out wine, telling them to do this from now on as a memorial to him. Ever since, the church has celebrated the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, often also called Eucharist (“Thanksgiving”). Eating and drinking … Continue reading Eating and drinking Jesus (LD 28)