“Discerning the Lord’s Body” by Apostle Frederick K.C. Price:

The Lord’s Supper, also known as Holy Communion, is a sacred ordinance that symbolizes the redemptive sacrifice made through the death of Christ. Believers who partake in this sacrament are encouraged to discern its full meaning. Let’s explore the key points:

1. Understanding the Significance:

   • The Lord’s Supper represents Jesus’ body broken and His blood shed for our sins. It serves as a powerful reminder of His sacrifice on the cross.
   • As believers, we should approach this ordinance with reverence and understanding, recognizing its profound implications.

2. Avoiding Meaningless Participation:

   • Apostle Price emphasizes that we must avoid participating in the Lord’s Supper thoughtlessly or without genuine reflection.
   • It’s not merely a ritual; it’s a spiritual encounter. We should engage our hearts and minds, not just our physical senses.

3. Attributing the Work to Christ:

   • When partaking of the bread and wine, we acknowledge Christ’s forgiveness, acceptance, and power to restore, strengthen, and heal.
   • It’s not about our worthiness but about His grace. We receive these elements as a gift from Him.

4. Examining 1 Corinthians 11:29:

   • The apostle Paul’s letter to the Corinthians addresses the Lord’s Supper. In 1 Corinthians 11:29, he writes:
     • “For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body.”
   • Discerning the Lord’s body involves recognizing the relationship between Christ’s physical body (broken for us) and the spiritual body of believers (the church).
     • We must see Christ in our fellow Christians and treat them with love and respect.

5. Defining “Discern”:

   • Apostle Price defines the word “discern” as seeing into the core of a thing. In this context, it means understanding the depth and significance of Christ’s sacrifice.