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As we partake of Communion together, think about those words “all of it.” Give thanks that you are part of the “all” for whom Jesus died and that “all” of your sins have been forgiven through his sacrifice.
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Jesus still calls his followers to “deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me” (Matthew 16:24). Our selfie with him means being, as Paul put it, “crucified with Christ” (Galatians 2:20).
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Jesus’ blood speaks a “better” word than Abel’s, for Abel’s blood cried out to God for retribution. Jesus’ blood speaks of redemption, of grace and mercy; it announces the good news of God’s forgiveness.
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The only time many of us may use the word Amen is at the conclusion of a prayer. But think of the word as an appropriate response after partaking of Communion.
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Whenever we take Communion, we have before us symbols of a sacrifice.
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God provided a substitute in his Son Jesus so that people would not have to die in their sins.
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Communion is not a distant memory, but it calls our attention to a weekly reminder of how God came near.
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No matter how badly we’ve sinned, in truth, we all deserve the title: “The Sinner.” . . .
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At Communion, our experience with Jesus is not a matter of “face time” but rather “faith time.” . . .