A strong linkage has grown up between the communion experience and the future coming of Jesus. “We proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes,” Paul reminds us (1 Corinthians 11:26). “I will not drink this cup until I do so anew in my father’s kingdom,” Jesus promised (Matthew 26:29). These texts add additional dimension to the Eucharist for they connect the table here with the table there — that is, with the table celebrating the marriage supper of the Lamb (see Revelation 19:9).
Our ultimate union and reunion takes place in the future when Jesus returns, and a table will once more be spread, this time, for all nations who are at last redeemed (Isaiah 25:6). Today’s celebration is tomorrow’s consummation.
Glory to God! Amen. [BN, 8]
Join us this week in Study, Worship, Praise and Celebration at ChicagoFirstChurch of the Nazarene –
* Saturday 6:00pm
* Sunday 8:30am & 11:00am, 5:30pm
Join us this week in Study, Worship, Praise and Celebration at ChicagoFirstChurch of the Nazarene –
* Saturday 6:00pm
* Sunday 8:30am & 11:00am, 5:30pm
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