To Be a Theologian of the Cross

We know, however, that it is the Lord's Supper, in name and in reality, not the
supper of Christians. For the Lord not only instituted it, but also prepares and
gives it himself, and is himself cook, bulter, food, and drink, as we have
demonstrated our belief above. Christ does not say, im commanding and instituting
it, "Do this as your summons to mutual recognition and love," but, "Do this in
remembrance of me" [Luke 22:19, I Cor. 11:24]. If we are to do it in remembrance
of him, then surely it is instituted in his service and in his honor. But with
what do we serve him? With eating and drinking? In my opinion, we do it by
strengthening our faith and learning to know him, as we have often taught. (This
Is My Body, LW 37: 142)