Study Guide  Rhapsody of Realities June 3 2023: TESTIFY OF HIS DEATH

Written By Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

Highlights 

The highlight from today’s devotional is the profound significance of Jesus Christ’s death and the importance of proclaiming it. As believers partake in the communion, they are not just engaging in a religious ritual but are actively declaring the Lord’s death, which is the foundation of the New Testament.

This act symbolizes the cleansing and purifying power of Jesus’ blood, which was shed for the remission of sins. Furthermore, the death of Jesus Christ ratifies the New Testament, making believers associates of the God-kind and granting them access to a divine life of unending victory. This understanding should inspire believers to partake in the communion with a deep sense of reverence and gratitude, fully aware of the transformative power of Jesus’ sacrifice.

Key Verse

1 Corinthians 11:26 – “For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do show the Lord’s death till he come.”

Key Points

• Proclaiming the Lord’s Death: The act of partaking in communion is a powerful declaration and proclamation of the Lord’s death. It goes beyond a religious ritual and signifies the foundational event of the New Testament.
• The Significance of His Blood: Jesus’ blood, which was shed for the remission of sins, holds great significance. When believers talk about “His blood,” they are referring to His death. It symbolizes the cleansing and purifying power that washes away all unrighteousness.
• The Ratification of the New Testament: Jesus’ death ratifies the New Testament, establishing believers as associates of the God-kind. By partaking in communion, believers affirm their access to a divine life of unending victory through the covenant established by Jesus’ death.
• Reverence and Gratitude: Understanding the transformative power of Jesus’ sacrifice should inspire believers to approach the act of communion with a deep sense of reverence and gratitude. It is an opportunity to honor and remember the significance of His death.

Key Bible Passages for Further Study

Matthew 26:26-28

²⁶ And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.

²⁷ And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;

²⁸ For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins

1 Corinthians 10:16

¹⁶ 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?!

1 Corinthians 11:26

²⁶ For every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you are representing and signifying and proclaiming the fact of the Lord’s death until He comes [again].

Prayer

Dear Father, I’m forever grateful for the blood of Jesus Christ that was shed for me, which purges, cleanses, and rids me of all unrighteousness. Thank you for Christ’s vicarious death in my behalf and by whose resurrection I’m now an associate of the God-kind ushered into the divine life of unending victory, in Jesus’ Name.

Conclusion 

Today’s devotional underscores the profound significance of Jesus Christ’s death and the act of proclaiming it through communion. It highlights the cleansing and purifying power of His blood and the ratification of the New Testament, which grants believers access to a divine life of unending victory.

As believers partake in the communion, they should approach it with reverence and gratitude, fully aware of the transformative power of Jesus’ sacrifice.

Remember, the goal of the study guide is to deepen your understanding of the devotional and apply its teachings to your life. Take your time with each step, and don’t rush the process. The more time you spend reflecting and applying, the more you’ll gain from the study.

 God Bless You.  Today’s Devotional is also available in Audio.

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