“Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfil them.” (Matthew 5:17) In my last post I reviewed in detail the words Jesus said in John Chapter 6, that Catholics believe clearly point to an understanding of the Eucharist. There is … Continue reading Common Objections to John Chapter 6 and the Eucharist
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The Eucharist as the New Manna Part 2 (John Chapter 6)
“Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfil them.” (Matthew 5:17) In my last post Jesus had multiplied the loaves and fish to feed 5000, which had led the people to pronounce he was the prophet that had come into … Continue reading The Eucharist as the New Manna Part 2 (John Chapter 6)
The Eucharist as the New Manna Part 1 (John Chapter 6)
“Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfil them." (Matthew 5:17) I began this series of posts on the Eucharist to understand how Jesus is the fulfillment of the prophet Moses and is leading his people in a new Exodus … Continue reading The Eucharist as the New Manna Part 1 (John Chapter 6)
The Eucharist as an Offering
“Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfil them." (Matthew 5:17) In my last post I reviewed a Catholic understanding of the words said by Christ at the Last Supper -- “This is my body which is given for you. … Continue reading The Eucharist as an Offering
The Eucharist as Remembrance
“Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfil them." (Matthew 5:17) When Christ institutes the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper, he says “This is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” (Luke 22:19) … Continue reading The Eucharist as Remembrance
The Eucharist as Sacrifice
“Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfil them." (Matthew 5:17) In my last two posts here and here I’ve reviewed the Passover of the Old Covenant and how it foreshadows Christ, who becomes the Passover Lamb of the New … Continue reading The Eucharist as Sacrifice
The Eucharist – Christ as Our Passover Lamb
“Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfil them.” (Matthew 5:17) In my last post I reviewed how the story of the exodus of the Jewish people from Egyptian slavery is a foreshadowing of our own salvation journey. Moses was … Continue reading The Eucharist – Christ as Our Passover Lamb
The Eucharist – Jesus and the New Exodus
“Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfil them." (Matthew 5:17) Perhaps there are no words more important than these when we seek to understand what Scripture teaches us about Christ. For it is impossible to understand the things that … Continue reading The Eucharist – Jesus and the New Exodus
Between the Farm and the Cross 