The Table That Changes Us | Ps. Kendall Alfaro

What does Communion really mean? 🍞🍷Most of us have taken Communion countless times. We know when to take the bread, when to drink the cup, and when to pray. But what happens when something familiar becomes something we stop thinking about?In 1 Corinthians 11:17–34, Paul confronts the church in Corinth because they had completely missed the point of Communion. They were celebrating the body of Christ while dishonoring the people who make up the body of Christ.You cannot celebrate the body of Christ while dishonoring the body of Christ.The Lord’s Table is more than a Christian tradition. It changes how we see Jesus, one another, and ourselves.In this message, we explore:• 🍞 How Communion changes the way we see Jesus• ❤️ How the Cross reconciles us to one another• 🤝 Why Christian unity is bigger than culture, language, nationality, or status• 🪞 What Paul really means when he says to “examine yourselves”• ✝️ Why Communion is not a reward for perfect people, but a gift of grace• 🕊️ How the Lord’s Table invites us toward forgiveness and reconciliation• 👑 How Communion points forward to the coming Kingdom of GodThe table reminds us that Jesus gave His body for us, shed His blood for us, welcomed us into His family—and calls us to welcome one another.The world builds walls.Jesus prepares a table.And every time we come to that table, we are reminded:We remember Christ so that we can reflect Christ.📖 1 Corinthians 11:17–34If this message speaks to you, share it with someone who needs to hear it.🔔 Subscribe for more biblical teaching, Christian sermons, faith, discipleship, and messages about following Jesus.