What is the Lord's Supper?

What is the Lord's Supper?

• A. The Holy Memorial to commemorate the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross
• B. A ceremonial feast
• C. A symbolic meal
• D. A ritual of baptism

Answer: (A)

The Lord's Supper is a holy memorial given by Jesus to remember his sacrificial death on the cross. The emphasis is on solemn remembrance of what he accomplished for humanity, not on celebrating a feast, merely signaling symbolism, or performing baptism. The bread and wine (or juice, in some traditions) symbolize Jesus’ body and blood and point believers back to the price paid for salvation. So, while other descriptions touch on aspects people notice about the practice, the primary purpose is remembrance of the sacrifice Jesus made.

The Lord's Supper is a holy memorial given by Jesus to remember his sacrificial death on the cross. The emphasis is on solemn remembrance of what he accomplished for humanity, not on celebrating a feast, merely signaling symbolism, or performing baptism. The bread and wine (or juice, in some traditions) symbolize Jesus’ body and blood and point believers back to the price paid for salvation. So, while other descriptions touch on aspects people notice about the practice, the primary purpose is remembrance of the sacrifice Jesus made.