Mark 14:22–25 (ESV)
Institution of the Lord’s Supper
22 And as they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to them, and said, “Take; this is my body.” 23 And he took a cup, and when he had given
thanks he gave it to them, and they all drank of it. 24 And he said to them, “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. 25 Truly, I say to you, I will not drink again
of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.”
Jesus establishes the Lord’s Supper, giving communicants His true
body and blood for the forgiveness of sins under the bread and wine. Because of our sin, we could not have fellowship with God. However, Jesus creates a new relationship between God and sinners through His suffering and death on the cross. By His blood, He
seals His testament of peace and forgiveness, which we receive in this Sacrament.
I pray: “O Lord, we praise Thee, bless Thee, and adore Thee, In
thanksgiving bow before Thee. Thou with Thy body and Thy blood didst nourish Our weak souls that they may flourish: O Lord, have mercy! May Thy body, Lord, born of Mary, That our sins and sorrows did carry, And Thy blood for us plead In all trial, fear, and
need: O Lord, have mercy!” Amen. (LSB 617:1)[1]