What does the bread symbolize in the Lord's Supper?

What does the bread symbolize in the Lord's Supper?

• A. The blood of the Lord
• B. The body of the Lord
• C. The Spirit of God
• D. The forgiveness of sins

Answer: (B)

In the Lord’s Supper, the bread is a symbol of Jesus’ body given for believers. When Jesus said, “This is my body,” he used the bread to point to the sacrifice he would make on the cross. By taking the bread, followers identify with his suffering and life, and the act becomes a remembrance of his saving work. The practice is meant as a continual memorial—proclaiming his death until he comes (1 Corinthians 11:24–26). The cup, not the bread, represents his blood shed for many for the forgiveness of sins, which is why the bread and cup convey different, complementary symbols. The Spirit of God isn’t depicted by the bread, and while forgiveness follows Christ’s sacrifice, it is the blood that is closely linked to that forgiveness.

In the Lord’s Supper, the bread is a symbol of Jesus’ body given for believers. When Jesus said, “This is my body,” he used the bread to point to the sacrifice he would make on the cross. By taking the bread, followers identify with his suffering and life, and the act becomes a remembrance of his saving work. The practice is meant as a continual memorial—proclaiming his death until he comes (1 Corinthians 11:24–26). The cup, not the bread, represents his blood shed for many for the forgiveness of sins, which is why the bread and cup convey different, complementary symbols. The Spirit of God isn’t depicted by the bread, and while forgiveness follows Christ’s sacrifice, it is the blood that is closely linked to that forgiveness.