COMMUNION

 

25 In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” 26 For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.

 

Communion reminds us of three important things.

 

1.      The Cup is a remember of the new covenant that was purchased by the shedding of Jesus blood on the cross.

2.      It is a time of remembrance, focus and celebration.  It brings us back to the essence, nature, and character of the gospel.

3.      We are proclaiming His death until he comes.  It is through Jesus broken body, shed, blood, death, burial, and resurrection that we have the promises and benefits of eternal and abundant life. 

 

Is blood of Jesus precious blood?

 

His blood is truly precious to us. Infinitely valuable. Because Christ himself, and God himself in him, is precious to us. And because the blood of Christ, more precious than any other means, fulfills our deepest aches and longings in God, not just temporarily but finally and forever.

 

Benefits of the blood of Jesus Christ.

 

1.      Propitiation: To Remove God’s Righteous Wrath

2.      Justification: To Extend God’s Full Acceptance

3.      Redemption: To Purchase Our True Freedom

4.      Forgiveness: To Restore Our Best Relationship

5.      Pacification: To Make Peace with God Himself

6.      Adoption:  We are sons, daughter, and the family of God.

7.      Access:  We have an avenue of prayer into the throne of God.

8.      Abundance and success:  Jesus came to give us abundant life.  John prayed in 3 John 2, that we would be in prosperity and health even as our soul prosper.

 

"The Power of the Blood of Christ" is a God-send for those who are willing to accept the ways of God without cringing. Though the blood of Jesus is crucial and foundational to receiving any benefit whatsoever from God.