An Extreme Measure

In this observance we highlight the most important event that ever took place. The death of the Lamb of God provides a solution for the problem of sin on this side of the grave. Besides, it establishes the terms of judgment on the other side of the grave. It’s the focal point of history and the basis for eternal destinies. From this speck of space and this tick in time, we bring ourselves into God’s eternal, universal purpose.

Important issues call for extreme measures. In this case, the issue called for perfect righteousness expressed in the sacrifice of the Son of the Most High. It is a sacrifice represented by bread for his body and fruit of the vine for his blood. We eat them to renew our sense of being part of our Lord’s concern to deal with the sin problem in our human condition.