On the Passover Day, Jesus asked the disciples to take the Holy Communion in Remembrance of Him and the Victory He would take over by the Cross. Luke 22:14-20(ESV) We too are taking and eating His Body and drinking His Blood as a symbol to remember His death on the Cross so that we will be enjoying the benefits of the resurrection power in our BODY, SOUL & SPIRIT.
Passover: Exodus 12:5-9(ESV) What is Passover? When the Israelites were going to leave Egypt; they were asked by God to kill a lamb for each house hold. Jesus was the real Sacrificial Lamb who was killed on the Passover day. So Passover is a shadow of Holy Communion that to follow. “He struck down all the firstborn in their land, the first-fruits of all their strength. Then he brought out Israel with silver and gold, and there was none among his tribes who stumbled.” Psalms 105:36-37 (ESV)
a)The Blood of the Lamb to protect them: God was striking the first born of the house along with the Egyptians’ first born. But the houses which had the Blood of the Lamb were spared. By the Blood of Jesus we are forgiven and protected. 1 John 1:7(ESV)
b) Roasted meat of the Lamb for health: The meat to give them strength for the Long Journey. And there was none feeble among them. Fire of God’s Holy Vengeance came upon Jesus for the sins of all mankind. God’s punishment for all our sins came on Jesus and He took it all and said IT IS FINISHED. By Jesus’ stripes on His Body we were healed and strengthened. 1 Peter 2:24(ESV)
c) Given wealth – silver & gold: He also brought them out with silver and gold, Here we can see after Passover they came as rich people. Jesus became poor on the Cross so through His poverty we became rich. 2 Corinthians 8:9(ESV)
Jesus said ‘I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE’: John 6:32-35, 51-58(ESV) Here Jesus explains if you eat His Body and drink His Blood, you will have life. Jesus is not talking about spiritual life and that you will be whole and healthy only in heaven. No. Jesus is talking about taking the Holy Communion now and getting healthy and wealthy in this physical life. Your Eternal Life starts from the moment you are saved and Born Again accepting Jesus as Lord & Saviour in your life. We should take Communion at home everyday during our prayer time and get the full benefits. Because Jesus said do it as often as possible. Did you find anywhere Jesus mentioning that an ordained pastor should give and people cannot touch the bread or the wine? No. Did you find mentioned anywhere any preconditions or you should remember all your sins and repent every time. No. Then why are we believing such sermons and teachings like that which are done traditionally? But Jesus definitely warned about traditions. Matthew 15:1-3(ESV)
Examine Yourself: While Paul was writing about the Lord’s Supper, he writes the exact words used by Jesus. But he adds a few lines which are misunderstood. 1 Corinthians 11:20-30(ESV) Here it was about those Corinthians who ate and drank as if they were eating at home and had no faith or reverence to the Body of Christ. So he warns them to take this serious. (I Corinthians 11: 17- 22) Not that you are a sinner and you are unworthy to take. Here ‘unworthy’ is ‘not believing’ in what Jesus did for you, not your ‘sin’. John 3: 17(ESV) clearly says,“For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” Devil is the one who wants you feel guilty all the time. So examine yourself whether you “Believe” the BENEFITS OF HOLY COMMUNION.
For every need take Holy Communion: Take some solid food bread or chips and take juice or water bless them remember JESUS ON THE CROSS and eat and drink at home alone or when your family gathers to pray.Acts 2:46(ESV) You will have abundant life.
My testimony: I was married and went to places like Iraq and Saudi Arabia where we could not attend any church. I was under the teachings that only an ordained pastor should give Communion and we suffered a lot because of that but not knowing what was happening. Later hearing the teachings we took Communion at home every day during our prayer time and was healed miraculously from sicknesses and blessed with prosperities in every area of our lives. Glory to God!