A Catechism for Girls and Boys

Questions about the Word, the Church and the Ordinances

135. Q. What does the wine [of the Lord’s Supper] represent?
          A. The bread represents the blood of Jesus, shed for our salvation.

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• Matthew 26:27-28

  And he took a cup, and when hehad given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

• 1 Corinthians 11:25
  

  In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying,“This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”

Scripture quoted from the English Standard Version.

Taken from A Catechism for Girls and Boys found here.

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