1 Corinthians 11:26 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till he come.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Every time you eat this bread and drink from this cup, you're remembering and showing what Jesus's death means, and you keep doing this until he comes back.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Communion isn't just a ritual, it's your way of saying 'I remember what you did for me' until Jesus returns.

📚 Historical Context

In the first century, the Corinthian church was dealing with divisions and disorder during their communal meals, which included the observance of the Lord's Supper. Paul wrote this letter to address these issues and emphasize that the bread and cup represent a proclamation of Jesus' death, serving as a reminder until His return. This practice stems from Jesus' institution of the Lord's Supper at the Last Supper, where He commanded His followers to remember His sacrifice.

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