S – On the night when he was betrayed, the Lord Jesus took bread, ²⁴ and when he had given thanks, broke it, and said, “This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” 

²⁵ In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, and said, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.

1 Corinthians 11:23–25 CSB

O – This is the instruction of communion.  The body is the sacrifice given in our place and the blood is shed for the forgiveness of sins.

A – Communion is one of my favorite biblical traditions.  There is a deep intimacy when I take communion. To remember specifically the sacrifice that Jesus made is important.  It was the ultimate sacrifice…and when I didn’t deserve it.  The forgiveness of sins gives me hope that even in my imperfection, there is hope…even when I didn’t deserve it again. 

R – Lord, your love for me is immense.  It is unfathomable that your love would allow your Son to die in my place.  The pain endured in sacrificing His body so that I could be made whole.  The blood shed so I can have my sins forgiven…it all speaks to love beyond comprehension.  And, I get a relationship with you.  Thank you for the body and blood of Jesus Christ.