Communion

 

We are celebrating Family Communion (The Lord’s Supper) at Velocity this week. 

 

Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper, also called Communion.

(1 Corinthians 10:16), the night before His crucifixion (Matthew 26:26-28; Mark 14:22-24; Luke 22:14-20). 

 

It consists of two elements — bread and the fruit of the vine. The bread symbolizes Christ’s body and the cup His blood, both given as a sacrifice for sin.

 

The apostle Paul gave direction to the Church about the actual practice (1 Corinthians 11:23-30). Taking the symbols is a memorial of Christ’s suffering and death (vv. 24,25), as well as a proclamation of His sacrifice (v. 26) and is to be done “till He comes” (v. 26). It also serves as a reminder of His second coming.

 

It is intended for believers only, and even they must examine their hearts before partaking to make sure there is no unconfessed sin (vv. 27-30).

 

Though we celebrate it regularly, Communion must never be taken for granted. It is a high privilege — and an intimate experience — that is at the core of the Christian life.

 

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Sundays @10:30

Velocity Church

3630 George Washington Memorial Highway

Yorktown, VA, 23693