During communion, bread and a cup of grape juice are provided.

In Holy Communion, bread and a cup of grape juice are prepared!

...Jesus broke a loaf of bread and gave it to his disciples, telling them to eat in remembrance of him.
This is a reminder that the body of Christ was torn on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins.
The Bible also says that Christ himself is the bread of life, and that whoever eats this bread will live forever.
...Therefore, by eating the bread, we remember being united and made one with Jesus.
...Next, the cup of grape juice
represents blood.
Blood has an important meaning.
It is a sign of the covenant.
...In ancient covenants, blood was shed, animal blood was used, or blood seals were used.
Sharing a cup also signifies the making of a covenant, an unbreakable agreement.

…As we drink from this cup, we remember and give thanks for the promise, the covenant, that anyone who believes in Jesus as their Savior…
Everyone will have their sins forgiven and become a child of God❗️.
Let us remember this and give thanks.
…The bread of life and the blood of forgiveness on the cross.
Let us give thanks for this.
Shalom 😄

This page archives a Morning Word message shared by Pastor Peter Sunagawa on LINE. The English prose is a translation of the Japanese source message. For Scripture wording, use the BSB link above.