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Exploring the sacramental, communal, and eschatological dimensions of Communion

Come to the Table: Communion - Peter Burton

Peter Burton delves into the importance of Communion in Christian faith - a ritual many of us take for granted. He highlights its role as a connection to the historical event of Jesus' sacrifice, a moment for personal repentance, and a marker of community among believers. Drawing upon the tradition of the Last Supper and its roots in the Jewish Passover, Peter illustrates how Communion anticipates the future gathering of believers and serves as a symbolic act that unites God’s people across time and space.

Takeaways

  • Reflect on the Cross: Spend time meditating on the sacrifice of Jesus and its significance for your personal faith journey.

  • Practice Repentance: Use Communion as a moment to confess and turn away from sin, embracing the forgiveness that Jesus offers us daily.

  • Engage in Community: Participate actively in church life, sharing meals and fellowship as the early Christians did (Read Acts for more insights into the early church).

  • Anticipate God's Kingdom: Live with hope and expectation for the ultimate reconciliation of all things to Christ.

  • Spread the Message: Share the significance of Communion with others, explaining its historical context and spiritual relevance.

Meditate on

1 Corinthians 11:23-26

For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when 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 also he took the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.

www.bible.com/bible/59/1CO.11.23-26.ESV

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