The Gospel Made Visible: Communion (Part 1) | Dr. Stephen Conley

Texts: Exodus 12:1-14; Matthew 26:26-29

Communion Foreshadowed in the Passover (Exodus 12:1-14)

• Communion’s roots can be traced back to Passover, where the Israelites were saved from death and delivered from slavery in Egypt.
• The Israelites marked their doorframes with the blood of the lamb and God “passed over” His people.
• The feast of Passover is a celebration of this event.

Communion Fulfilled in Jesus (Matthew 26:26-29)

• Communion is demonstrated in the bread (Christ’s body being broken) and the cup (Christ’s blood being poured out).
• These symbols portray the sacrifice of Christ on the cross for our sins.