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How do we know the elements used in the Lord's Supper are significant?

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The elements of bread and wine symbolize Christ's body and blood, grounding our understanding in Scripture.

The significance of the elements used in the Lord's Supper comes directly from the biblical account of Jesus' Last Supper. He used unleavened bread, which symbolizes His sinless body, and wine, representing His blood shed for the remission of sins (Luke 22:19-20). Unleavened bread speaks to the purity of His sacrifice, while wine signifies joy and the new covenant established in His blood. As these symbols are drawn from Old Testament practices such as the Passover, they are rich in meaning and directly linked to God's redemptive plan as outlined throughout Scripture. Thus, every time these elements are used, they call to mind the work of Christ and the covenant of grace bestowed upon believers.
Scripture References: Luke 22:19-20, Exodus 12

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