Communion Connects Us to Christ
“The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ?” -1 Corinthians 10:16 ESV
Communion Connects Us to One Another
"Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread." -1Corinthians 10:17 ESV
"That they may all be one." -John 17:21 NLT
“So, anyone who eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord unworthily is guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. That is why you should examine yourself before eating the bread and drinking the cup.” -1 Corinthians 11:27-28 NLT
"This is My body given for you." -Luke 22:19 NLT
"This cup is the new covenant in My blood." -Luke 22:20 NLT
Communion Calls Us to Genuine Fellowship
“They spent their time learning the apostles’ teaching, sharing, breaking bread, and praying together.” -Acts 2:42 NLT
Encourage one another.
Pray for one another.
Serve one another.
Communion Points Us Back Into Community
"By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." - John 13:35 NLT
Pursue unity.
Bear one another's burdens.
Build up the church.
Represent Christ to the world.