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Receiving our Lord
Luke 22:14-23 In the hours before Jesus was lifted up upon the cross, he gathered his closest friends around the table and poured out the Spirit of God’s love. In the meal they shared, Christ made himself truly available to … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Communion
Tagged Christian, Christianity, Disciple, Discipleship, Eucharist, Faith, Faithful, Following Jesus, Forgiveness, Grace, Holy Communion, Salvation, Spirituality
Words of Spirit and truth
John 6:48-69 How can this man give us his flesh to eat? He must be crazy. Some of the things he is saying are just too hard to believe. Such were the thoughts and comments of those who had been … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Holy Communion
Tagged Christian, Christianity, Eternal Life, Faith, God's Word, Grace, Jesus Christ, Prayer, Spirituality, Teaching of Jesus, Trust, Word of God
The feast is ready
Luke 14:16-24 The table is set, the banquet prepared. Everything is ready. It is time for the feast. There is only one problem, the guests have decided not to attend. It seems there are more pressing things on their minds. … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness, Holy Communion
Tagged Holy Communion, Jesus Christ, Parable, Repentance, Salvation, Teaching of Jesus, The Great Feast
Given for you
Matthew 26:26-29 For forty days, Christians have walked with Jesus along the road to Jerusalem and the cross. Along the way, we have heard Jesus’ teaching, witnessed his miracles, and through these received a glimpse of God’s kingdom. Beholding all … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Communion, Holy Week
Tagged Christianity, Disciple, Faith, Faithful, Forgiveness, Gospel, Grace, Holy Communion, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Repentance, Salvation
Assurance and hope in Christ
Mark 14:17-31, 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 In the night in which he was betrayed, Jesus took bread, broke it, and gave it to his disciples. These are words of assurance. From the time the Israelites wandered in the wilderness, through the … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Holy Communion
Tagged Christianity, Eucharist, Forgiveness, Holy Communion, Hope in Christ, Jesus Christ, Lamb of God, Last Supper, Sacrament, Sacrament of the Altar
Given for you
Matthew 26:20-35 In the night in which Jesus was handed over, there was no way the twelve could foresee the darkest hour the evening would bring. Jesus, however, knew completely the events that would unfold. Jesus knew the fear and … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Communion
Tagged Body of Christ, Eucharist, Holy Communion, Jesus Christ, Last Supper, Repentance, Salvation, Spirituality
