Overview
The Bible addresses communion of the lord's supper across 8 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Exodus. Closely related themes include Egypt, Passover, Missionaries, All Christians Should Be As and Parents. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Moses and Aaron.
Key Bible verses about communion of the lord's supper
Old Testament
Exodus
Then Moses called for all the elders of Israel, and said unto them, Draw out and take you a lamb according to your families, and kill the passover. lamb: or, kid
And ye shall take a bunch of hyssop, and dip it in the blood that is in the bason, and strike the lintel and the two side posts with the blood that is in the bason; and none of you shall go out at the door of his house until the morning.
For the LORD will pass through to smite the Egyptians; and when he seeth the blood upon the lintel, and on the two side posts, the LORD will pass over the door, and will not suffer the destroyer to come in unto your houses to smite you.
And ye shall observe this thing for an ordinance to thee and to thy sons for ever.
And it shall come to pass, when ye be come to the land which the LORD will give you, according as he hath promised, that ye shall keep this service.
And it shall come to pass, when your children shall say unto you, What mean ye by this service?
That ye shall say, It is the sacrifice of the LORD'S passover, who passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt, when he smote the Egyptians, and delivered our houses. And the people bowed the head and worshipped.
And the children of Israel went away, and did as the LORD had commanded Moses and Aaron, so did they.
People in the Bible and communion of the lord's supper
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying communion of the lord's supper for yourself
- Begin with Exodus 12:21, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Consider the lives of Moses and Aaron and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Egypt, Passover, Missionaries, All Christians Should Be As and Parents.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about communion of the lord's supper?
The Bible addresses communion of the lord's supper across 8 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Exodus. Closely related themes include Egypt, Passover, Missionaries, All Christians Should Be As and Parents. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Moses and Aaron.
How many Bible verses are about communion of the lord's supper?
The Bible references communion of the lord's supper in 8 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention communion of the lord's supper?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Exodus 12:21: “Then Moses called for all the elders of Israel, and said unto them, Draw out and take you a lamb according to your families, and kill the passover. lamb: or, kid”
Which people in the Bible are associated with communion of the lord's supper?
Moses and Aaron.
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