The First Lord’s Supper ^(A)

²⁶ As they were eating, Jesus took a loaf of bread. He gave thanks and broke it in pieces. He gave it to His followers and said, “Take, eat, this is My body.” ²⁷ Then He took the cup and gave thanks. He gave it to them and said, “You must all drink from it. ²⁸ This is My blood of the New Way of Worship which is given for many. It is given so the sins of many can be forgiven. ²⁹ I tell you that I will not drink of the fruit of the vine again until that day when I will drink it new with you in the holy nation of My Father.” ³⁰ After they sang a song they went out to the Mount of Olives.

¹⁹ Then Jesus took bread and gave thanks and broke it in pieces. He gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you. Do this to remember Me.” ²⁰ In the same way, after they had finished the bread, He took the cup. He said, “This cup is My blood of the New Way of Worship which is given for you.