Blessed Communion (Holy Thursday)
On the night that Jesus instituted the Lord's Supper, Holy Thursday, we examine "communion." Both what Jesus says Holy Communion is and does, but also the two types of communion we receive from God when we receive this meal!
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- Apr 6, 2023Blessed Communion (Holy Thursday)Blessed Communion (Holy Thursday)On the night that Jesus instituted the Lord's Supper, Holy Thursday, we examine "communion." Both what Jesus says Holy Communion is and does, but also the two types of communion we receive from God when we receive this meal!
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