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Never Forget
February 27th, 2025
John 6:44-59
Typewriters, Rolodexes, rotary phones with 10-foot twisted cords, color-coded wall calendars, and strings tied around fingers are all tools of yesteryears used to remind us of the important things we may have otherwise forgotten. Now we all have smart phones and smart watches, reminders on our wrists and in our pockets that make sure we are alerted to the “important” things we are supposed to remember.
Communion serves as a reminder of one of the most important events of all time: Christ’s sacrifice for us.
Jesus instituted the Eucharist to remind His true believers how God proved His love for us. He gave clear warnings for those who receive it to first examine themselves so as not to minimize the memory of Christ’s sacrifice. God wants us to remember the torture, agony, and heartache He endured for us. When we receive the elements of Communion, we remember what He did for us. Let’s never forget the all-time most important expression of love.
Author: Chad Garinger
February 27th, 2025 at 4:27 am
Today’s scripture should be 1 Corinthians 11:23-34.
February 27th, 2025 at 7:54 am
In every Nazarene church I’ve been a part of, we don’t use the term “Eucharist.” It’s either called “The Lord’s Supper,” or even more common, “Communion.” Our Catholic Friends use the term the Eucharist as part of Mass, so I don’t particularly care to be associated as a Nazarene with the Catholic tradition that believes Christ body is actually present as a living being at the time of the ritual.
February 27th, 2025 at 8:59 am
The Greek term “eucharistia” means thanksgiving. Eucharist is a traditional name for the sacrament commonly known as Communion or Lord’s Supper. The term Communion and Lords Supper are widely used within Protestant churches. The devotional writer is not advocating for the Catholic view of transubstantiation in regard to Communion. Reflecting God holds the position as stated in Article 13 of the Articles of Faith: “We believe that the Communion Supper instituted by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is a sacrament, proclaiming His life, sufferings, sacrificial death, resurrection, and the hope of His coming again. The Lord’s Supper is a means of grace in which Christ is present by the Spirit. All are invited to participate by faith in Christ and be renewed in life, salvation, and in unity as the Church. All are to come in reverent appreciation of its significance, and by it show forth the Lord’s death until He comes. Those who have faith in Christ and love for the saints are invited by Christ to participate as often as possible.”
February 27th, 2025 at 3:15 pm
Thanks for making these available. I enjoy them. They are read just a little fast however.
March 1st, 2025 at 9:45 am
The frequency of having to correct scripture references is alarming. Please determine the reason why this happens and correct it.
March 2nd, 2025 at 2:28 pm
Although correct in print copy, we apologize for the online errors.