“…Most assuredly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in you.” (John 6:53)
In John 6:53, Jesus makes it clear that unless we partake in Him, we have no life within us. By taking part in the Lord’s Supper, we are acknowledging that our spiritual strength and growth come from Him alone. It nourishes our spiritual life and keeps us in communion with Him. If we neglect it, we risk distancing ourselves from the One who gives us true life.
“When the hour had come, He sat down, and the twelve apostles with Him. Then He said to them, “With fervent desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.” (Luke 22:14-15)
From the very first supper Jesus shared with His apostles (Luke 22:14-15), this act has been about community. Communion strengthens the bond among believers, creating a shared sense of faith and identity in Christ. The word “communion” literally means coming together. By taking part, we grow spiritually as one body.
“Likewise He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you.” (Luke 22:20)
Jesus established the Lord’s Supper as a sign of the new covenant between God and humanity. (Luke 22:20). Through His selfless act of shedding His blood, He opened the way for us to have a relationship with God. Each time we take part in the Lord’s Supper, we not only remember His sacrifice but also renew our commitment to follow Him.
“And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” (Luke 22:19)
Everyone likes to be remembered, and Jesus is no different. Luke 22:19 reminds us to “…do this in remembrance of Me.” Taking the Lord’s Supper is actively reflecting on His love and sacrifice. It’s a way of keeping Him at the centre of our lives and expressing our gratitude for the gift of salvation.
“For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes.” (1 Corinthians 11:26)
As the Apostle Paul said in 1 Corinthians 11:26, every time we take the bread and cup, we are proclaiming the Lord’s death. At first, it might seem strange to celebrate a death, but the Lord’s Supper is no ordinary remembrance. It’s a celebration of victory — of the cross, the resurrection, and the promise that Jesus will return.
So, if you’re longing for a new beginning or a closer walk with God, why not take that step? Join us this Sunday, 19th October, at your local Universal Church. There’s a seat waiting for you.
Event: The Lord’s Supper
Day and time: Sunday 19th October at 10am (also at 7:30am)
Location: Your local Universal Church
