Devoted to the Breaking of Bread

Scripture Focus: “They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.”—Acts 2:42 (NASB)
 
 
 
Sermon Reflection: Devoted to the Breaking of Bread
In Acts 2, the early church was marked not just by belief but by devotion. Among the key commitments they made was to the breaking of bread, a phrase that signifies more than just eating together. It was their way of living out obedience to Christ’s command, “Do this in remembrance of Me.”
 
Communion was not a formality for them. It wasn’t occasional. It was continual. They didn’t approach the table with casual hands or distracted hearts but with reverence, remembrance, and rejoicing. Jesus, our true and final Passover Lamb, instituted the Lord’s Supper not for tradition, but for transformation. Each time we eat the bread and drink from the cup, we proclaim the Gospel: His body given, His blood shed, His resurrection power, and His promised return.
 
Through this act, we also remember our reconciliation to God. Once enemies, we are now made righteous through Christ’s sacrifice. And when we gather at the table as brothers and sisters, we do so as equals, no spiritual hierarchy, no performance required, just redeemed sinners saved by grace.
 
 
 
How Should I Respond?
You may have grown accustomed to Communion as a “once-a-month moment” in a service, but the Spirit is calling you to more. Before the next time you partake, ask yourself: Am I remembering out of habit or obedience? Is my heart postured in devotion, or just going through the motions?
 
Let this be a week where you reclaim the meaning of the table. Reflect. Repent. Rejoice. Come to Jesus not as a churchgoer, but as one reconciled by His blood.
 
 
 
Weekly Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank You for the table that reminds me of Your sacrifice, Your love, and my salvation. Forgive me for the times I have approached it casually. Restore to me a deep reverence for Your command. Help me to remember You not just with my lips, but with my life. May my participation in Communion be a declaration of devotion, a proclamation of the Gospel, and a celebration of my reconciliation. Amen.
 
 
 
Weekly Application Plan:
 
Day 1 – Remember His Sacrifice
Read Luke 22:14–20. Reflect on what Jesus gave for you. Write down what “This is My body… This is My blood” means personally.
 
Day 2 – Reflect on Your Redemption
Read Exodus 12:1–30. Compare the Passover lamb with Christ. Thank God for passing over your sins through Jesus.
 
Day 3 – Examine Your Heart
Read 1 Corinthians 11:23–28. Spend time in confession and self-examination. Prepare your heart to approach the Lord’s table rightly.
 
Day 4 – Proclaim the Gospel
Read Romans 6:1–11. Share with someone this week what Communion means and how it proclaims the Good News of Jesus.
 
Day 5 – Rejoice in Your Reconciliation
Read Romans 5:6–11. Celebrate your peace with God. Worship with joy, knowing you were once an enemy, now a beloved child.