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The observance of the Lord's Supper is filled with great Biblical doctrine. Matthew writes, "While they were eating, Jesus took some bread, and after a blessing, He broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, 'Take, eat; this is My body.' And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, 'Drink from it, all of you; for this is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for forgiveness of sins'" (Matthew 26:26-28).
Jesus Christ died in our place as our substitute (Rom. 5:6,8; 2 Cor. 5:21). He took our guilt upon Himself and bore the punishment of our sins (Isa. 53:4-5).
His body was broken so that His blood was "shed on behalf of many for forgiveness of sins" (Matt. 26:28). "This is the new covenant in My blood" (I Cor. 11:25).
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