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Originally Posted by Lafon
I agree wholeheartedly, however, it does not answer the question - How does one's participation in the Lord's Supper by partaking of these sacred symbols, "SHEW the Lord's death till he come," as explicitly stated by Paul in I Corinthians 11:25. Does not the word "SHEW" (or, SHOW) in this context, indicate a "visible exhibit" or outward display of an inner feeling or belief? |
The breaking of the bread shows, or demonstrates/symbolizes, the breaking of Christ's body as witnessed in the crucifixion. The passing of the cup represents our acceptance of the blood that was shed for our sins in the crucifixion, as it symbolizes Christ's blood. We are remembering the broken body and shed blood (Christ's death) every time we partake.
Remember, the first Christians didn't have a NT. They retold the story of Christ's death in the breaking of the bread and the passing of the cup.