What does the wine symbolize?

What does the wine symbolize?

• A. The body of the Lord
• B. The blood of the Lord
• C. The Holy Spirit
• D. The new covenant

Answer: (B)

The wine symbolizes the blood of the Lord. In the institution of the Lord’s Supper, Jesus says, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood” (see Luke 22:20 and parallels in Matthew 26:28 and Mark 14:24). That statement ties the cup to his sacrificial shed blood, which makes forgiveness possible and ratifies a new covenant relationship with God. So the act of drinking the wine points to Jesus’ blood poured out for many, not to his body, the Holy Spirit, or the covenant itself as a separate symbol. The bread represents his body, while the wine uniquely communicates the blood shed for redemption and the establishment of the new covenant.

The wine symbolizes the blood of the Lord. In the institution of the Lord’s Supper, Jesus says, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood” (see Luke 22:20 and parallels in Matthew 26:28 and Mark 14:24). That statement ties the cup to his sacrificial shed blood, which makes forgiveness possible and ratifies a new covenant relationship with God. So the act of drinking the wine points to Jesus’ blood poured out for many, not to his body, the Holy Spirit, or the covenant itself as a separate symbol. The bread represents his body, while the wine uniquely communicates the blood shed for redemption and the establishment of the new covenant.