REMEMBERING

A message from Rick Mosher, Senior Minister

Remembering is important. In the Old Testament a number of events and monuments were designed to cause Israel to remember important events and truths. Foremost was the Feast of the Passover, held annually to remember God delivering Israel from Egyptian bondage. In our own American culture, the end of May brings Memorial Day when we remember our loved ones who have passed away. Other holidays during the year help us remember significant individuals and events.

In the New Testament, there is something that is very important to our remembering Jesus’ death on the cross. It is the weekly observance of the Lord’s Supper, also known as Communion. As we remember, we also look at our lives in relation to Christ and seek to draw nearer to Him.

In I Corinthians 11.23-26, Paul writes: 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, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” 25 In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” 26 For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.”

Christians, is there anything more vital for us to remember? Let’s be very faithful to be present and participate each week.

This has spoken to us who are in Christ, however, it reminds us of what Jesus did to save us, so perhaps it also has touched some of you who need to get saved. If you need to give your life to Jesus and become saved, you can find scripture references that give more information about making Jesus your Lord and Savior, by clicking on our Path to Salvation page on this web site. If we can assist you in obeying the Gospel, or in your walk with Christ, contact us.

CREDITS: Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.