The Personal Call To Communion Series

Here are several powerful, often-overlooked details of communion that can help deepen the moment, especially in the light of Jesus’ personal call to remember and partake:

1. Communion is an Invitation, Not Just an Ordinance

Often overlooked is that Jesus didn’t just institute communion—He invited us into it.

Luke 22:15 – “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you…”

This was not mechanical. It was filled with emotion, longing, and purpose. Communion is Jesus’ personal desire to be with His followers, even knowing one would betray Him and others would scatter.

Reflective Point: Jesus invites us knowing our weakness, yet still welcomes us to the table.

2. Communion is a Covenant Renewal

Jesus said, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood…” (Luke 22:20).

This is not just remembering something that happened, but renewing a covenant that is still active. Like a wedding vow renewal, it brings back to the forefront our relationship with Christ and His commitment to us.

Reflective Point: Communion is not just a symbol of the past; it’s a declaration of ongoing relationship.

3. Communion Requires Personal Examination, Not Religious Perfection

1 Corinthians 11:28 – “Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup.”

We sometimes misread this as “get perfect before you partake.” But Paul’s call is to self-examination, not self-condemnation.

It’s an invitation to be honest with God, not to exclude ourselves from His grace.

Reflective Point: The table is for the humble, not the flawless.

4. Communion Unites Us with the Body (Capital “B”) of Christ

1 Corinthians 10:17 – “Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread.”

Communion reminds us that we’re not just individuals remembering Jesus—we’re a family, joined in His body. This unity is sacred, and it’s a call to lay down offenses and love as Christ did.

Reflective Point: Communion should reawaken love for one another, not just love for Jesus.

5. Communion is Prophetic

Jesus said, “I will not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.” (Matthew 26:29)

Every communion looks back to the cross, but it also points forward to the Marriage Supper of the Lamb (Revelation 19:9).

It is a reminder that our story ends with Him, in joy, in victory, in union.

Reflective Point: Communion is not only sacred memory, but joyful anticipation.

6. Communion is an Invitation to Intimacy

In John 6:56, Jesus said, “Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him.”

This language was offensive to many—but it revealed a deep truth. Communion is not about mere symbolism; it’s about abiding. It’s an ongoing spiritual union with the living Christ.

Reflective Point: Communion isn’t just about remembering Jesus—it’s about experiencing Him now.

If you’re preparing a moment in service, you might say something like:

“Today, as we come to the Lord’s table, let’s not rush past what He’s offering. He’s not calling us to a religious act—He’s calling us to remember His love, renew our covenant with Him, examine our hearts, and anticipate His return. This table is for the weary, the thankful, the broken, and the redeemed. Jesus is here, and He is eager to share this with you—just like He was on that first Holy Week.”