1 Corinthians 10:16–17: The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?
For we, though many, are one bread and one body; for we all partake of that one bread.
Paul’s point in these verses about the Lord’s Supper was like that made earlier (5:6–8). The collective worship of Christians at the Lord’s Supper expressed the unity among the members and their participation (koinōnia, “fellowship”) in the blood of Christ and in the body of Christ. The one loaf of bread, of which all partake, pictured their unity as members of the one body of Christ. 1
Application
- Read Ephesians 4:1-3. How can you do better at “endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit” with your Christian friendships?
- Read Matthew 6:14-15. How important is unity to Jesus? Is unforgiveness hindering your walk today? What do you need to do?
Thought to Share
May I never hinder His cup of blessing from overflowing upon me. – TWEET IT
Prayer
Lord, thank You for the bread and the cup as a constant reminder of Your redeeming love.
1. Walvoord, John F., & Zuck, R. B., Dallas Theological Seminary. (1985). The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.