tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2458185836486141916.post702161571098840051..comments2024-03-27T15:57:45.646+11:00Comments on Set Apart In Christ: Do this, don't do that.... ah, the irony.Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11729367092929790809noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2458185836486141916.post-43218209974780332492011-07-28T08:32:37.381+10:002011-07-28T08:32:37.381+10:00For all practical purposes if we are to repeat exa...For all practical purposes if we are to repeat exactly what Christ did at the Lord supper then we can't say we should do this or that in Latin or even English should we?<br /><br />However I've been taught to remember Christ at every meal....The Salvation Army practical form of Christianity in every practical action.....that's how it works for me and mine.<br /><br />As for repetitive meaningless religious practices:<br /><br /> I don't see that as consistent with what Christ taught.<br /><br />Nevertheless for many they do see those symbolic and religious observances.<br /><br />For example those such as remembering Christ in those repetitive ways that, as much as we may not admit it, do in fact ingrain themselves in us.<br /><br />So the bottom line? Does it matter so long as Christ is the central reminder and not the purpose of the practice or worship but in doing so we remember all things for the Glory of God. Not the Son and not the traditions.Turn It Up Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14975935622424555403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2458185836486141916.post-74740660841579291312011-07-26T14:55:38.022+10:002011-07-26T14:55:38.022+10:00I'm new to this debate, so not sure exactly al...I'm new to this debate, so not sure exactly all the arguments that have gone before. But this is my experience.<br /><br />When I was an Officer, every year, leading up to Easter, I would celebrate with my congregation, and often other congregations in the community, a traditional Jewish Passover. I had researched, with the help of a number of Jews, including a few Rabbis, the traditional passover - and even managed to buy Jewish articles used in the Passover to add to the authenticity of the event.<br /><br />My reason for doing this is that the Eucharist (The Lord's supper) is situated within the Passover. Celebrating the Passover like that puts the Eucharist into a much deeper context. I was amazed at how many clergy from other denominations - including many 'learned' Priests - came up to me after the event and commented that they had no idea of the deeper significance of the Eucharist, or its' context as experienced as part of the Passover. They would say that even though they have been partaking in and even administering the Eucharist for (in some instances) many decades, that they would never see it again in the same light - it had changed their faith and understanding forever, and gave them a deeper understanding of Judaism, and how we can come together in God.<br /><br />My point here is that over the years, I believe that the Sacraments have in fact caused us to forget God - not remember Him. The interesting thing about memory and repetition is that whilst repetition is required for memory, constant repetition has the effect of causing us to forget the original context/intention etc, and just remember an action/form. In not practicing the Eucharist, we are forced to remember the whole. In experiencing it in context, we are given a deeper understanding and memory.<br /><br />When Christ said 'do this in memory of me', he wasn't talking about a tiny part of the Passover - but the whole passover. It was this that the early church practiced (they called it the fellowship meal). This bridged their faith as Jews to the new understanding of Christ.<br /><br />Perhaps we should instigate a weekly 'Passover Celebration' (Fellowship meal) into The 'Army, so that we can remember in context, and deepen our faith, rather than just having the Eucharist as part of the service.<br /><br />Just my thoughts.<br /><br />Yours in Christ,<br />Graeme RandallAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com