Therefore, my friends, flee from idolatry, I speak to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say. Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks the blood of Christ? Because there is one loaf we, who are many, are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf  (1 Corinthians 10:14-17).   

First of all…the Therefore.

Gotta go back to last week for that one.

Last week, we saw that God would not let anyone be tempted beyond what they could bear, but would always provide a way out. Therefore…that’s the fleeing piece.

So what’s this about cups and loaves? 

You’re right, Beloved; Paul’s talking about the Lord’s Supper. Paul is reminding the Corinthians–and us–that taking Communion is serious business. We are partaking in the body and blood of Jesus.

And what, exactly, does that mean?

Good question. I don’t see evidence for transubstantiation–the idea that the bread and wine are transformed on the altar into the actual body and blood of Christ.

And yet, I believe that it goes beyond a mere symbol. There’s more, somehow.

I just don’t know what…or how.

Regardless, Communion is part of what binds us together as the people of God. And that’s a big deal, as Paul will explain tomorrow. In the meantime, chew on the idea that you–yep, you–are a part of the body of Christ.

Forever and always

Happy Tuesday, Beloved