What Scripture is used for communion?

What Scripture is used for communion?

John 6:53-54
In John 6:53-54, Jesus tells us that unless one eats his body and drink his blood, we have no life. “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in you.” He adds in John 6:54-56 that his body is food and his blood, a drink.

What do you say when you take communion?

In Jesus’ Name, say, “I believe and receive.” Then eat the bread. Next, take the cup in your hand and say: Lord Jesus, thank you for your precious blood. Your sin-free, disease-free, poverty-free life is in Your blood.

What Scripture is the Lord’s Supper in?

3 reasons we observe the Lord’s Supper (Session 9 – Matthew 26:17-30) – Explore the Bible.

What is the prayer for Communion?

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.

What are scriptures used for communion?

Communion Bible Verses 1 John 1:7 Hebrews 10:25 2 Corinthians 13:14 Matthew 26:26-28 Matthew 26:29 John 6:53-58 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 1 Corinthians 11:23-27 1 Peter 3:18 Mark 14:22-25

What does the Bible say about communion?

John 6:53-58 53 Jesus said to them, “Very truly I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. 54 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day. 55 For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. 56 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in them. 57 Just as the living Father sent me and I live because of the Father, so the one who feeds on me will live because of me. 58 This is the bread that came down from heaven. Your ancestors ate manna and died, but whoever feeds on this bread will live forever.”

How do you perform communion service?

Lay the communion wafers on the trays. Individual communion wafers are normally used for the service to represent the body of Christ. If your church chooses, pass a loaf of bread, and allow those participating to break off a piece for communion. Call all those to the altar who wish to take the sacrament there.

What to say during communion?

Prayer to Receive the Lord. Lord, as You enter my body, please cleanse me from all my sins. Teach me to become as pure as You and Your mother Mary. I pray that I become a better person and be kinder to my neighbours. May Your presence in me make me a better person and do whatever is only on Your will.