52 The Jews therefore quarreled among themselves, saying, “How can this Man give us His flesh to eat?” 53 Then Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in you.54 Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. 55 For My flesh is food indeed, and My blood is drink indeed. 56 He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood abides in Me, and I in him. 57 As the living Father sent Me, and I live because of the Father, so he who feeds on Me will live because of Me. 58 This is the bread which came down from heaven—not as your fathers ate the manna, and are dead. He who eats this bread will live forever.”
John 6:52-58
Q & A：
- Why was Jesus’ teaching on having the Holy Communion so difficult for the Jews to accept at the time and how would you respond given the same context? Discuss why do the Jews celebrate the Passover throughout the generations and how the Passover meal is compared to the Lord’s Supper (Holy Communion) that Jesus instituted. (John 6:52-58; Matt 26:26-27; John 5:24)
- Why do we celebrate the Holy Communion and what are the representations to help us remember what Jesus has done for us? How does David’s experience of God in preparing a table for him to eat in the presence of the enemies remind you about the God’s presence in partaking the Holy Communion? (Gen 14:18-20; Ps 23:5; Rev 3:20)
- Why should we self-examine ourselves to prepare our hearts as we come before the Lord’s table for Holy Communion? Knowing that our God is a God of reconciliation, peacemaker and love, do you have any bitterness, hatred, unforgiveness towards your family members, work colleagues or friends resulting in you being the subject to the attack of the devil and how can you overcome it? (1 Cor 11:27-32; 1 Cor 11:17-19; Rom 8:1-2; Rev 12:10-11)