Day 4 of our 47-day journey with Jesus to the cross.

Author & Voice: Marvin Schaefer

At the Passover table, Jesus transforms an ancient meal into a living proclamation of redemption, declaring the bread to be His body and the cup to be His blood of the new covenant. No longer pointing to a yearly sacrifice, the meal now reveals Christ as the true Lamb of God whose once-for-all atonement secures forgiveness and freedom from sin. In this episode, we remember that the Lord’s Supper is not mere symbolism, but a sacred invitation to proclaim His death, receive His grace, and await the day we will drink the cup with Him in His Kingdom.

Scripture

1. Matthew 26:26-29

Reflection Questions

1. Respond with Reverence and Gratitude.
2. Reflect on the weight of your sin and the depth of Christ’s love displayed in the brokenbody and poured-out blood.
3. Kid-friendly question: “Jesus gave His body and blood so we could be forgiven and be part of God’s family. How can we show Him we are thankfulfor His sacrifice?”
4. Next time you take Communion, pause to consider: “It was my sin that required this sacrifice. Thank you, Jesus.”
5. Examine Your Heart Before the Table
6. As Paul instructed in 1 Corinthians 11:28, examine yourself before partaking. Are you harboring unconfessed sin, bitterness, or apathy toward the cross?
7. Let the Lord’s Supper be a time of repentance and realignment with God’s grace.
8. Embrace Unity with the Body ofChrist
9. Communion is not only vertical (between you and God) but horizontal (between you and others in the body). If you are in a community group, consider sharing a meal together and taking communion together.
10. Ask: Am I walking in unity with fellow believers? Am I seeking reconciliation where there is division?
11. The shared cup reminds us: we are one family, saved by the same blood.
12. Live as One Who Has Been Bought with a Price
13. Jesus gave His body and blood to make you new. Live in light of that sacrifice.
14. Ask: Is my life a reflection of the covenant I’ve entered into through Christ?
15. Let Communion inspire daily obedience, holy living, and missional urgency.
16. Look Forward with Hope
17. Every time we take the Lord’s Supper, we proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes (1 Cor. 11:26).
18. Use Communion to stir...