Signs and symbols- Eucharist:
There are many signs and symbols used in the Eucharist including:
The host and chalice with wine- the body and blood of Christ and also the bread symbolises life and the wine symbolises joy.
The laying of the hands- The calling down of the Holy Spirit.
Scripture References:
Luke 22:19 And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake (it), and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
John 6:51 I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.
Luke 24:30-31 When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed and broke it and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened, and they recognised him. And he vanished from their sight.
The host and chalice with wine- the body and blood of Christ and also the bread symbolises life and the wine symbolises joy.
The laying of the hands- The calling down of the Holy Spirit.
Scripture References:
Luke 22:19 And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake (it), and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
John 6:51 I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.
Luke 24:30-31 When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed and broke it and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened, and they recognised him. And he vanished from their sight.