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Mark 14:22-26

While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take it; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and they all drank from it. “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many,” he said to them. “Truly I tell you, I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.” When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

Some call it the Lord’s Supper. Others refer to it as Communion. Still others have named it the Eucharist. Each name refers to the same act of worship — the remembrance of Jesus’ death and celebration of its transforming power. Today let’s consider the significance of the bread. Tomorrow we will consider the implication of the cup.

Jesus used two simple elements — bread and wine — to help us remember the profound impact of His work on the cross. The bread — a common part of every meal in that day — represents His body. The body of Jesus carries critical importance.

Jesus was fully God and, at the same time, fully man. His body expressed His humanness. Walking this earth in the flesh He became hungry, thirsty, and tired. He was tempted just as we are, yet without sin. Jesus identified Himself with us in bodily form. With that identity, our sinless Savior voluntarily went through physical agony and death on the cross. We eat the bread remembering that Jesus identified with us and died as our substitute. We eat the bread in humility, adoration, and thanksgiving.

Lord Jesus, thank You for dying on my behalf. Help me to live demonstrating daily thanks for Your work in my life. In Your name. Amen.

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