During the Last Supper, Jesus shared a cup of wine with His disciples, symbolizing the new covenant established through His impending sacrifice. This new covenant is a promise of salvation and eternal life, made possible by His blood shed on the cross. By instructing His followers to drink from the cup in remembrance of Him, Jesus instituted a practice that would become central to Christian worship: Communion or the Eucharist. This act is not merely a ritual but a profound reminder of the love and grace extended to humanity through Christ's sacrifice. It calls believers to reflect on their relationship with God and with each other, fostering unity and gratitude. The new covenant signifies a transformative relationship where believers are invited into a life of faith, hope, and love, grounded in the assurance of Jesus' redemptive work. Through this remembrance, Christians are encouraged to live out the values of the kingdom of God, embodying the love and sacrifice exemplified by Christ.
In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.”
1 Corinthians 11:25
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