this do in remembrance of me communion table

18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord.

Remember – His death: As He Himself would tell us “John 10:17–18 For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again. He lived, that we might know the reality of “God with us.” John 14:8–9 Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us.” 9 Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. Manifesting the Father in every word, every action, every attitude, every decision and every breath. He lived, with every intent to die for us as much as He lived for us. Everything He said and did, was done in perfect righteousness and obedience to God the Father – and the means whereby perfect righteousness is imputed to all who trust in Him.īorn in Bethlehem, He lived a life aimed directly at the cross of Calvary where He would die so the sinful sons and daughters of Adam. We must never let our minds let forget either His infinite deity, nor His humble humanity. Not some mere miracle worker or wise teacher – He is the Lord of the universe, come in human flesh. WHO we remember here isn’t just some philosopher or sage. Remember – His Person: That He is very God and very man. It is not a remembrance of abstract theological truths. In remembrance of the person and work of Jesus.

Note the focus here: “In remembrance of ME” Knowing our weakness in this regard, Jesus condescends to provide a truly potent, powerful gift in the Table set here today. 24 & 25 – Paul records Jesus’ own emphasis in what it is He desired in our coming to this table – “Do this in remembrance of ME.”Ĭommunion confronts the NOETIC effects of sin – Keeping spiritual realities before the mind as lenses that color everything, is a desperate need for the Believer.

This do in remembrance of me communion table