Communion is very important to Christians.  Jesus started the tradition by breaking bread and passing the bread and the cup to His disciples at the Last Supper (Luke 22:14-20).  Communion helps us remember what Jesus has done for us when he died on the Cross.

The Bible teaches us that “without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness of sins” (Hebrews 9:22).  Jesus told His disciples this special meal represented His body and blood.  He died so our sins could be forgiven and we could have a right relationship with God.

A covenant is like a promise between two people.   Jesus said His blood was the blood of the covenant (Mark 14:24).  Communion reminds us of God’s promise to forgive our sins and always to lead us.  We  promise to love God completely and to love our neighbor as ourselves.

Each time you take Communion you can remember what Jesus did for you and what God is doing in your life right now.  The Bible says when you take Communion you “proclaim the Lord’s death” (1 Corinthians 11:26).  When you proclaim something, you help other people remember too.

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