The Lord's Supper

The taking of the Lord's Supper is also an act of worship. It is a very solemn event and should cause us to seriously think about our relationship with God. The Lord's Supper should only be taken by believers, those who have placed their faith in Christ.

The Lord's Supper is symbolic. The bread represents the body of Jesus that was broken for us. He was beaten, nails were driven through his hands and feet, a sword was thrust in his side. The grape juice or wine represents the blood of Jesus, the blood that constantly dripped from his broken body on that day when he was crucified.

When we take the Lord's Supper, it should have an effect upon us. It reminds us of the death of Christ: His blood that was shed and His body that was broken. It reminds us that we are not saved by the good things we have done, but by the sacrifice of the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ. It reminds us of how much Jesus has done for us and how little we have done for Him. It causes us to praise God, to humble ourselves, and to renew our commitment to God.