The Sacrifice that Saves and Sanctifies

Written By Steve Wishart

When we celebrate Holy Communion, often the prayer of consecration concludes with the acclamation “Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us”, with the people responding “Therefore let us keep the feast”. Why does Jesus identify himself with the Passover? What does this tell us about his death?

Steve Wishart
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