Wednesday, 16th April 2025

Alex Buabeng-Korsah

TOPIC: TAKE, EAT, DRINK

THEME SCRIPTURE: “And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.’” – Luke 22:19

PREPARATORY QUESTION

1. How important is the Lord's Supper to the modern believer, and what relevance is it to the unbeliever?

The night before His crucifixion, Jesus transformed an ancient spiritual practice into an eternal covenant. The Passover lamb’s blood once spared Israel from death (Exo 12:13); now Christ, our “Passover Lamb” (1 Cor 5:7), offers His body and blood to liberate us from sin’s curse. The Old Testament Passover was a shadow of the Lamb of God who was to come and take away the sins of this world (John 1:29).

“The Old Testament is the New Testament concealed; the New Testament is the Old Testament revealed.”

When Jesus said, “Whoever eats my body and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up in the last day” (John 6:54), many disciples went back from following Him. Yet He unveiled a profound truth: just as physical food sustains life, His sacrifice becomes our spiritual nourishment. Martin Luther wrote, “The bread is Christ’s body, given for you; the cup is the new covenant in His blood, shed for you.” This meal is not symbolic—it’s participatory.  

This Lent, reflecting on the Lord's Supper, of what are we reminded?— Is It Not The Threefold Power of the Supper?

First is remembrance: “Do this in remembrance of Me” (Luke 22:19). The Greek anamnesis means active re-engagement—we don’t just recall Calvary; we receive its benefits anew. During this Lenten season, receive anew the benefits of His broken body and shed blood.

The second is proclamation: “You proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes” (1 Corinthians 11:26). Each cup declares Satan’s defeat. In His death, sin and the power of death were conquered.  

Lastly, Communion: “We share in Christ’s blood... body” (1 Corinthians 10:16). The Greek koinonia translated "share" implies mystical union—His life becomes ours.  Glory to God.

Precious one, why must we feast this Lent? Why must we renew our faith in Christ’s sacrifice?

Because blood cancels guilt: “Without the shedding of blood, there's no remission of sin” (Hebrews 9:22). If you have fallen short of His glory today, return to the cross; turn to the sacrifice He has made for you.

Additionally, the body imparts life: “My flesh is real food” (John 6:55). Whoever believes on Him, though he was dead, he shall live again (John 11:25). Do you believe?

Lastly, the table prepares us for war: Polycarp, martyred in 155 AD, faced flames after celebrating communion. “Eighty-six years I’ve served Christ,” he testified. “How can I blaspheme my King who saved me?” It is only when we are joined in union with Christ that we can, with boldness, blaze through persecution in all forms.

The Lord’s Supper isn’t a ritual—it’s the bedrock of the new life in Christ. When discouragement whispers, remember His body broken for you. When shame is accused, claim His blood that cleanses (1 John 1:7). Today, approach the Table not as an obligation but as an Oliver who wants more.  

 FURTHER READING: Luke 22:19-20, 1 Corinthians 5:7, 1 John 1:7

Call to Salvation: Today is your day if you have not received salvation by turning over your life to Jesus Christ. Click here to do so.

 QUESTION TO HELP YOU MEDITATE ON THE WORD

1. How confident are you when you approach His table?

2. Has the Lamb of God become your Passover Lamb?

 CONFESSION

Jesus, my Passover Lamb, engrave Your sacrifice deeper into my soul with every crumb and sip. I believe and receive you as the atoning sacrifice for all my sins. I have been made perfect in You. Glory Hallelujah!

 ONE-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Acts 16; Joshua 5-7; Psalm 106