STANDARD LESSON RESOURCES
DEVOTIONS
WINTER 2026
February 8
Communion: A Rite of Remembrance
"Do this in remembrance of me." (1 Corinthians 11:24b)
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29
Song: "O the Blood"
I recently forgot a hair appointment. It completely slipped my mind, and my sweet hair stylist called to see if I was okay because this was uncharacteristic of me. But as I'm getting older, it seems that I'm forgetting more and more.
Forgetfulness was something Paul feared for God's redeemed children, particularly regarding the celebration of the Lord's Supper. Of all things to forget, this was not one of them. It is that important, because it was instituted by Jesus, first and foremost (Matthew 26:26-28). And it was instituted for good reasons. He established it as a rite of remembrance of what was to come: His death for the forgiveness of our sins.
We're to remember too. Communion is meant to be a continual practice of keeping Jesus' sacrifice at the forefront of our minds and hearts. It is to be taken with reverence and a clean conscience. Paul warns that we must examine ourselves for any unconfessed sin - particularly against another believer - and repent. We're to partake as guiltlessly as possible, lest we dishonor Jesus' work and the Father who graciously sent Him.
Father, thank You for the meditative moment of communion, when I remember the gracious gift of Jesus' sacrifice for my sins. Help me to approach the table with reverence and a clean conscience, so as not to partake in an unworthy manner. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
DEVOTIONS
WINTER 2026
February 8
Communion: A Rite of Remembrance
"Do this in remembrance of me." (1 Corinthians 11:24b)
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29
Song: "O the Blood"
I recently forgot a hair appointment. It completely slipped my mind, and my sweet hair stylist called to see if I was okay because this was uncharacteristic of me. But as I'm getting older, it seems that I'm forgetting more and more.
Forgetfulness was something Paul feared for God's redeemed children, particularly regarding the celebration of the Lord's Supper. Of all things to forget, this was not one of them. It is that important, because it was instituted by Jesus, first and foremost (Matthew 26:26-28). And it was instituted for good reasons. He established it as a rite of remembrance of what was to come: His death for the forgiveness of our sins.
We're to remember too. Communion is meant to be a continual practice of keeping Jesus' sacrifice at the forefront of our minds and hearts. It is to be taken with reverence and a clean conscience. Paul warns that we must examine ourselves for any unconfessed sin - particularly against another believer - and repent. We're to partake as guiltlessly as possible, lest we dishonor Jesus' work and the Father who graciously sent Him.
Father, thank You for the meditative moment of communion, when I remember the gracious gift of Jesus' sacrifice for my sins. Help me to approach the table with reverence and a clean conscience, so as not to partake in an unworthy manner. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
STANDARD LESSON RESOURCES
DEVOTIONS
WINTER 2026
February 8
Communion: A Rite of Remembrance
"Do this in remembrance of me." (1 Corinthians 11:24b)
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29
Song: "O the Blood"
I recently forgot a hair appointment. It completely slipped my mind, and my sweet hair stylist called to see if I was okay because this was uncharacteristic of me. But as I'm getting older, it seems that I'm forgetting more and more.
Forgetfulness was something Paul feared for God's redeemed children, particularly regarding the celebration of the Lord's Supper. Of all things to forget, this was not one of them. It is that important, because it was instituted by Jesus, first and foremost (Matthew 26:26-28). And it was instituted for good reasons. He established it as a rite of remembrance of what was to come: His death for the forgiveness of our sins.
We're to remember too. Communion is meant to be a continual practice of keeping Jesus' sacrifice at the forefront of our minds and hearts. It is to be taken with reverence and a clean conscience. Paul warns that we must examine ourselves for any unconfessed sin - particularly against another believer - and repent. We're to partake as guiltlessly as possible, lest we dishonor Jesus' work and the Father who graciously sent Him.
Father, thank You for the meditative moment of communion, when I remember the gracious gift of Jesus' sacrifice for my sins. Help me to approach the table with reverence and a clean conscience, so as not to partake in an unworthy manner. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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