Jeff and Mim discuss the question: What is Jesus best known for among people throughout the world? Would people talk about his miracles? If so, which ones? Would they talk about his parables and teachings? If so, which ones? Would they talk of his crucifixion, death and resurrection? They ponder whether we would know anything of Jesus (what he said and did) were it not for his crucifixion and resurrection. Jeff shares a personal story of his first communion when the gospel of Jesus Christ, the forgiveness of sins and life everlasting, became a living message of hope for him. Jeff also draws attention to Rembrandt’s paint of Jesus breaking bread with the two disciples in Emmaus — only then did they recognize him as the Christ. We can know Jesus today in his word and in his cup of blessing. What does communion mean for you?
He has gained renown by his wonderful deeds; the Lord is gracious and merciful.
Psalm 111:4
The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a sharing in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a sharing in the body of Christ?
1 Corinthians 10:16
Gracious Lord, how beautiful your works, how wonderful your deeds! Thank you for your mercy, granting us grace to live forever in the shadow of the cross. Hear the praise of your people in the lifting of your cup, in the bread and wine, the body and blood. Send us into all the world to proclaim your good works. Amen.
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