Much ink has been spilled over the topic of the Lord’s Supper during the Reformation than we think. Martin Luther, the German monk who started the Reformation, was famously willing to split the church over this issue. Just what it is about the Lord’s Supper that is so important? Isn’t it just mere “bread and wine”? There are two traps that we can fall into with regards to the Lord’s Supper – thinking that it is “magical” or a “mirage”. Some have thought it “magical” to the point where if we take the Lord’s Supper, we will receive God’s blessings and healing in our lives. Others merely think of the Lord’s Supper as a memory aid for us to remember Christ.
The Lord’s Supper is important because it is ultimately about the Gospel message of Christ and how we take hold of God’s promises. Celebrating the Lord’s Supper has been done within the Christian church since its beginning. It has deep spiritual significance for us as a church when we celebrate it – it unifies us in Christ, helps us
