Communion Meeting Jesus in the past present future

Communion Meeting Jesus in the past – present - future

Communion Meeting Jesus in the Past – present - future “Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ? ” 1 Corinthians 10: 16 Participation (NIV) = Communion (KJV)

Communion Meeting Jesus in the Past – present - future How do we get eternal life? • Taking what Jesus did at the cross inside you • Feed regularly from him ite ra tl No Jesus makes some big claims: • I am your staple food – basic sustenance (v 48) • I can give you eternal life (v 50) How? Eat his flesh & drink his blood! (v 51 -53) • Without this, you are spiritually dead (v 53) l! John 6: 48 -58

Communion Meeting Jesus in the Past – present - future When you take communion you are saying. . . • I want what happened at the cross inside me. • I don’t want it to be abstract, but real. • I need this to keep me going. • I want more of you, Jesus. • This is my spiritual staple food. • I want to share – participate - in the life you offer.

Communion Meeting Jesus in the Past – present - future How should communion be served? So it’s clear we are being nourished by Jesus not the minister! How often should we share communion? Regular and often!