1 Corinthians 11:26
"For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till He come."
Every observance of the Lord’s Supper publicly proclaims Christ’s sacrificial death. The Greek word katangellÅ (“proclaim”) conveys an active, authoritative announcement—like preaching—making it a communal testimony to His atoning work, not merely a private memorial.
The Supper also looks forward to Christ’s return, reminding the church of the tension between the “already” (Christ has died and risen) and the “not yet” (He will come in glory).
The phrase “as often as” calls for regular practice, not a one-time event. It reaffirms the cross’s centrality and the hope of resurrection and return.
In the Lord’s Supper, believers encounter God’s presence through sight, smell, taste, touch, and remembrance. Jesus transformed the Passover meal into the new-covenant ritual, pointing directly to His sacrificial death and triumphant resurrection.
This fulfills Jeremiah 31:31–34, where God promises a new covenant written on hearts—marked by forgiveness and intimate knowledge of Him—mediated by Christ’s blood (Hebrews 9:15).
“Do this in remembrance of me”: The Lord’s Supper is far more than ritual. It is a proclamation of faith, where believers remember Christ’s sacrifice, reaffirm union with Him, and anticipate His return.
Remember Jesus!
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