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The significance of the Lord’s Supper to Christians today

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The significance of the Lord’s Supper to Christians today
The Lord’s Supper is referred to as the Holy communion, the holy Eucharist, the Lord’s Table, the holy mass, the holy sacrament.
- The Lord’s Supper unites the followers of Jesus in expectations of his second coming.
- Lords supper is related to the new covenant fulfilled through
the blood of Jesus Christ which saves human kind.
-Just as the blood of sacrificial lamb saved the Israelites so does the blood of Jesus saved humankind.
- Through the celebration of the Lords supper, Christians also anticipate the second coming of Christ.
- It also shows the importance of sharing. i.e through sharing of the wine and the bread.
- During the celebration the Christians have their faith strengthened.
- The celebration of the Lord’s Supper is a constant reminder of Jesus Christ presence among his followers.
- It is an occasion for thanks giving for the good things God has done to us.
- It is also a symbol of the heavenly feast which
Christians will enjoy in the Kingdom of God. - It is a way through which Christians receive assurance of the forgiveness of sins.