Kinship language is extended to non-relatives, where the “brothers” and “sisters” in Christ share a “supper” as members of God’s “family.” The Lord’s Supper universalizes the language of family and kinship. People dislocated by race, blood ties, and socioeconomic class are embraced and included through their participation in the Lord’s Supper. Consequently, this ritual dramatically symbolizes and reenacts (in flesh and blood) the ministry of Jesus in the gospels. More, the practice of the Lord’s Supper prepares the Christian community for mission. After practicing welcoming others (and being
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