The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? (v. 16a)

The Christian faith at times expresses itself in strange ways. It talks about persons losing their life to find it. "Whoever loses his life for my sake will find it." (Matthew 16:25b) It talks about persons finding strength through acknowledging their weaknesses. "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." (2 Corinthians 12:9) It talks about persons finding their freedom through bondage. "Make me a captive, Lord, and then I shall be free."

Today, as we come to the Lord’s table, I would like to employ similar paradoxical imagery to express an important truth of the Christian faith. I would like to etch deeply in your minds and hearts as you come each week to worship a…