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The Lords Supper

October 23rd.2005 Brother Bill Moseley

Before his blood was shed, Christ instituted the sacrament celebrated by all Christians around the world, known as the Lord’s Supper. Before Christ went to the cross of Calvary, he gave us something to remember that day some 2000 years ago when he laid his life down for us.

Christ called for the disciples to prepare a room for the celebration of the Passover. After the meal there in the upper room, Christ “took the bread and blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body. And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it. And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many. Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it, new in the kingdom of God.” (Mark 14: 22-25)

Just as Moses was instructed by God, while in Egypt’s bondage, to have the children of Israel prepare a sacrifice, and apply the blood to the door post before the death angel pasted by that night, Christ shed his blood as instructed by God, that we might live and have eternal life. While the death angel passes by and as we approach the end of our life here on earth, those with the blood applied can rest assured that heaven awaits.

Christ shed his blood that we might have his blood applied to the door of our soul, the heart. Christ became the Lamb of God shed from the foundation of the world. Christ became our sacrifice and it is only fitting that we take time to remember that Christ gave his life for you and me.

We do this in remembrance of Christ. It’s not the bread but what the bread represents. It’s not the juice of the vine, but what the juice represents. Both represent the body of Christ and his blood shed for the remission of our sins. Without the shedding of blood there is no remission. Thank the Lord.