The Lord’s Supper: Are You Enjoying It?

REMEMBER HIM

Paul’s words reveal the wondrous grace of the Lord’s Supper:

“The Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said,
‘Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.’” (1 Corinthians 11:23-24)

The bread symbolizes Christ’s body, given for us on Calvary’s cross. When we partake, we remember His sacrificial death—how He bore the wrath due to us, glorifying God through it all.

The cup reminds us of His blood shed for us:

“This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.” (1 Corinthians 11:25)

Each time we eat the bread and drink the cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until He returns.

TILL HE COMES

Our hearts should overflow with adoration as we recall the immense love expressed in His death for our sins. Christ gave Himself, asking only that we remember Him until He comes again in glory to receive us as the fruit of His suffering (Romans 8:29).

The cross and glory are inseparably bound—the full redemption of the believer comes through both.

IN A WORTHY MANNER

We must settle our relationship with God before partaking. The Lord’s Supper is for those who are saved; it is a remembrance of the One who died for our salvation.

Paul warns:

“Whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself.” (1 Corinthians 11:27-29)

Every Christian is positionally worthy, but unconfessed sin makes participation unworthy, bringing God’s chastening (1 Corinthians 11:32). Paul tells of the Corinthians’ experience: many were weak, sick, and some died because of careless participation.

Self-examination and repentance are essential to avoid judgment.

AS WORSHIPPERS

The Lord’s Supper is not just about benefits received but entering into God’s perspective on Christ’s death. We worship within the veil, reflecting on how precious Jesus was to the Father as He bore sin and obeyed unto death (Hebrews 10:19-22).

Our hearts are filled with adoration, praising Him:

“To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood, and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.” (Revelation 1:5-6)

AS GIVERS

Though we receive much, we come as givers—offering worship, praise, and thanksgiving because we are redeemed through Christ’s death.

Gathered around Him with the bread and cup, our affections are drawn out, His love penetrates our souls, and we bow in adoration. This sacred moment makes us long for the day we see Him face to face and worship Him forever.

— E. Dennett, edited