![]() The plain meaning of our Lord’s words appears to be this–“This bread represents my body. Unsoundness on this point has given rise to many deplorable superstitions. But we must not shrink from having decided opinions upon it, because theologians have disputed and differed. ![]() It has caused volumes of controversial theology to be written. It is needless to say, that this question has divided the visible church of Christ. The first thing that demands our notice in these verses, is the right meaning of our Lord’s words, “this is my body, this is my blood.” The thing which should have been for our welfare, has been too often made an occasion of falling. It ought to have united the church, but our sins have made it a cause of division. How mournful is the thought, that no ordinance has led to such fierce controversy, and been so grievously misunderstood, as the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper. How precious must this ordinance have afterwards appeared to His disciples, when they remembered the events of that night. Our Lord knew well the things that were before Him, and graciously chose the last quiet evening that he could have before his crucifixion, as an occasion for bestowing a parting gift on his church. These verses describe the appointment of the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. 30And when they had sung a hymn, they went out unto the mount of Olives.Ĭommentary from Bishop J.C. ![]() 29But I say unto you, I shall not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom. 27And he took a cup, and gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, Drink ye all of it 28for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many unto remission of sins. 26And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it and he gave to the disciples, and said, Take, eat this is my body.
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