This Is His Body, This Is His Blood, 1 Corinthians 11:23–26
1 Corinthians 11:23–26
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[Verse 1] As a church we gather now, To remember what Christ did. He gave His life for all, When on the cross He bled. [Verse 2] The bread is His body, Broken for all sin. He took our place in love, So all could live again. [Chorus] Jesus, name above all names, His body broken on the tree. His precious blood washed away our sin, In Him we are set free. This bread of life, this cup of Grace, Restores us back to God! [Verse 3] The cup is His blood, Poured out to set all free. A promise made forever, For all the world to see. [Chorus] Jesus, name above all names, His body broken on the tree. His precious blood washed away our sin, In Him we are set free. This bread of life, this cup of Grace, Restores us back to God! [Bridge] From age to age the church will stand, To tell of what He’s done. His love will bind our hearts as one, To praise God's only Son. To praise God's only Son! [Chorus] Jesus, name above all names, His body broken on the tree. His precious blood washed away our sin, In Him we are set free. This bread of life, this cup of Grace, Restores us back to God! [Verse 4] We turn away from darkness, And put our trust in Him. We open up our hearts today, And let our Savior in. We accept Him as our Lord, And we follow Him right now. [Outro] We follow You, Lord Jesus. Our Savior and our King. Amen, Amen.
Study notes
Key Themes of the Passage Looking to the Past (Remembrance): Jesus instituted the meal on the night of His betrayal. The broken bread represents His body given for believers. The cup represents the new covenant in His blood. Believers are commanded to eat and drink "in remembrance of me". Living in the Present (Proclamation and Unity): Participating in Communion is an active proclamation of the Gospel and Christ's death on the cross. In its original context, Paul used these words to correct the Corinthian church's selfish behavior, social divisions, and mistreatment of the poor during their gatherings. True communion rejects social divides and promotes equality among all believers. Looking to the Future (Anticipation): The act of sharing bread and wine points forward in time. Believers proclaim Christ's death "until he comes," -Google