Lord's Supper: Meditations for Disciples on the Eucharist or Communion

The Lord’s Supper will renew you as you probe its mysteries in Scripture. Sometimes the Lord's Supper can seem boring, repetitious, or practically meaningless, providing a mere sentimental anchor to your faith. But communion or Eucharist or the Mass is more than a formal ritual. It is deeply significant. This book provides meditations on ten of the rich themes that underlie the Lord's Supper. Don’t expect a series of dogmatic propositions, but rather instruction in what the Scriptures themselves teach. While the author shares his own interpretations, he considers alternative understandings with respect. The goal of the book is to so illuminate the rich themes of communion, that the next time – or next 100 times – you serve or partake of the Lord's Supper, you'll recall with joy and love what it really means. In this volume you’ll explore the depths of this wonderful and holy mystery. Whether you’re a pastor or priest, a deacon or member of a religious order, an elder, teacher, or lay leader, you'll find the makings of many sermons and communion meditations here. But hopefully, this book will help you first feed your own soul on the Heavenly Bread and find spiritual nourishment. This book is suitable for both personal and group study in 10 lessons. The discussion questions and participant handouts make it ideal for small groups and adult classes.

Dr. Ralph F. Wilson has served churches in Northern and Southern California. He directs Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries, and is the author of twenty-five books that make up the JesusWalk Bible Study Series, an online Bible study ministry that enrolls thousands from around the world in e-mail Bible study courses. He is ordained under the auspices of the American Baptist Churches USA and holds Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Fuller Theological Seminary. He and his wife live in Loomis, California.