Communion

Jesus completely drank the cup of God's wrath, so that we can continuously drink from the cup of God's grace.

Jesus completely broke under God's justice, so that we can be made whole by God's mercy.

Application:

The meal helps us to reflect on the sacrifice of Christ.

The meal provides for us spiritual nourishment from Christ.

The meal reminds us of our unity with the body of Christ.

The meal looks forward to a future meal in the presence of Christ.

Supplemental Texts:

Jeremiah 25:15-16

Psalm 75:6-8

Psalm 11:5-6

Luke 22:41-44

2 Corinthians 5:21

Isaiah 51:21-22

Psalm 23:5

Psalm 16:5

Romans 5:8-9

John 6:31-35

1 Corinthians 11:23-26

1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Revelation 19:6-9

1 Corinthians 11:27-29