Why is it so hard to pray?
By Elizabeth Prata We’re commanded in many places in scripture to pray. We have the duty of continual communion with Him. And yet, so often we don’t pray as we ought. Why is this? Photo…
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The Last Supper and the New Passover
Maundy Thursday is the least well-known of the Holy Week services. It is a celebration of the Last Supper, Communion, and the Passover meal that Jesus and his disciples were sharing together on the night before he died. Now, you may be asking why it is called Mandy Thursday. It’s kind of an interesting story. Maundy comes from the Latin from the Vulgate translation of John 13:34, where Jesus says, "A new commandment I give to you," and the word for commandment is the Latin word mandatum. So, ove
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Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled: Four Lessons from the Upper Room Discourse
On Thursday of Holy Week, Jesus shared a meal with his disciples known as the Last Supper. During this meal, Jesus implemented the practice of taking Communion and demonstrated his sacrificial love by washing the feet of his disciples. But the most substantial portion of the Last Supper that has been recorded for us is Jesus’ teaching to his disciples following the dinner. This teaching is known as Jesus’ Upper Room Discourse, and it is found in John 13:31-16:33. This teaching can be seen as Jes
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“Please show me your glory!”
By Elizabeth Prata Moses pleaded with God for Him to show His glory to Moses. What does this tell us about Moses? What does this tell us about us? But first, the passage in context: Exodus 33:17-23…
4 min readDavid Derksen
The betrayed is Jesus! - Divorce Minister
23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread…. -I Corinthians 11:23, NIV (Emphasis mine) I was listening to a podcast the other day and was struck by this well-known passage. These words have been spoken for thousand of years … Continue reading "The betrayed is Jesus!"
2 min readMelanie Redd
What to Expect from a First Communion?
This article hopes to explain insight into what happens at holy communion in a Catholic church. Learn what to expect from a first communion.
5 min readKen Barnes
Honoring the Word of God – kenbarnes.us
Then Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up. (Nehemiah 8:5 NASB)
2 min readSue Nelson
Communion Prayer and Preparing Your Heart to Partake in Communion
Taking part in the Body and Blood of Christ by partaking in communion is one way to show our love for God. Not just by drinking the wine that represents Jesus’ blood and eating the bread, which symbolizes His body, but by the communion prayer we say as we partake. Before I share with you
14 min readDonna Bucher
Breaking Bread and Building Bonds
Food enriched every aspect of our lives. The connection between breaking bread and building bonds fosters belonging within family.
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Communion, Lord’s Supper: Taking it in an Unworthy Manner?
by Elizabeth Prata EPrata photo If you are a believing, regular church goer you more than likely take Communion. This ordinance established by Jesus involves eating the bread and drinking the wine.…
10 min readNehemiah Zion
How To Be Victorious In Life And Beyond? - Raising Zion
When we become bone and flesh, we become victorious in life and beyond. The unity in Christ is unlike man will ever experience in life.
2 min readAllen Browne
The Lord’s Supper challenges culture (1 Corinthians 11:17–34)
Why were the Corinthians “doing more harm than good” when they met?
10 min readThe new covenant meal (podcast) (1 Corinthians 11:23–26)
A new covenant? How did Jesus’ bloodshed establish a new covenant? Who are the parties? Why a new covenant? Could a previous covenant shed light on this one? In the Ancient Near East, a national co…
1 min readWhat are the functions of the Blood of Jesus? Part-2 - Raising Zion
The Blood of Jesus has many blessings within. It forgives our sins, reconciles us back to God, purges dead conscience, protects and lots more
3 min readJoseph Echano
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ: Looking at the World through the Eyes of the Eucharist
Today, we celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi or the solemnity of the most holy Body and Blood of Christ. We believe that in the Eucharist, the bread and wine become the body and blood of Jesus C…
6 min read2nd Sunday of Easter: Living as the Community of Resurrection
The second Sunday of Easter is called by many names. First, it is called the Octave Day of Easter since it is the eight day after Easter. It is also called Low Sunday, particularly in the Anglican …
8 min readRandy Alcorn
Communion with God Through Prayer - Blog - Eternal Perspective Ministries
To “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) isn’t an impossible chore but an ongoing delight.
3 min readJanis Cox
#UTCOP - What is Vital Communion? - Growing Through God's Word
What is Vital Communion? by Joy Lenton Prayer can be a continual conversation with God as our hearts turn toward Him for help, strength and guidance throughout the day. Or there may be strict set apart times specifically for Bible reading and prayer as ACTS: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving and Supplication or similar practices. At other… Continue reading #UTCOP – What is Vital Communion?
3 min readBabatope Babalobi
What is Holy communion- bible study
HOLY OR UNHOLY COMMUNION Memorise: “And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon yo…
3 min readBible study on the Holy Communion
Read 1Corinthians 10:16, Matt. 26:23-26. When you become Born Again, taking the Holy Communion is important in your christian life. It signifies a relationship with Christ, that you are part of …
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