Leviticus 8:28 NLT

”Moses then took all the offerings back from them and burned them on the altar on top of the burnt offering. This was the ordination offering. It was a pleasing aroma, a special gift presented to the Lord.“

Judges 8:28 NLT

”That is the story of how the people of Israel defeated Midian, which never recovered. Throughout the rest of Gideon’s lifetime—about forty years—there was peace in the land.“

1 Kings 8:28 NLT

”Nevertheless, listen to my prayer and my plea, O Lord my God. Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is making to you today.“

John 8:28 NLT

”So Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man on the cross, then you will understand that I Am he. I do nothing on my own but say only what the Father taught me.“

Romans 8:28 NLT

”And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.“

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• Communion is a commitment to being together with each other.

Matthew 26:27 (KJV)

And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;

-The cup holds what gave you your testimony.

-The cup holds your present together.

-The cup holds whatever lies ahead.

• Communion is a commitment to being together with Jesus.

Ephesians 2:10 NLT

”For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.“

1 Corinthians 11:23-24 NLT

”For I pass on to you what I received from the Lord himself. On the night when he was betrayed, the Lord Jesus took some bread and gave thanks to God for it. Then he broke it in pieces and said, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”

1 Corinthians 11:25-26 NLT

In the same way, he took the cup of wine after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant between God and his people—an agreement confirmed with my blood. Do this in remembrance of me as often as you drink it.” For every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you are announcing the Lord’s death until he comes again.“