{"product_id":"9780835810937","title":"That We May Perfectly Love Thee: Preparing Our Hearts for Holy Communion","description":"Why is it important to prepare one’s heart for Holy \u003cbr\u003e Communion? \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Holy Communion—also known as the Lord’s Supper, service \u003cbr\u003e of Word and Table, or Eucharist—is an act of worship that \u003cbr\u003e Christians are called to off er to God, Robert Benson states. \u003cbr\u003e “This [observance of Communion] is a critical part of our \u003cbr\u003e life together,” he notes, so “it seems critically important that \u003cbr\u003e we approach this act of praise and thanksgiving with some \u003cbr\u003e measure of reverence.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Benson invites readers to take a fresh look at this central \u003cbr\u003e practice of Christian worship. Speaking from the perspective \u003cbr\u003e of a fellow worshiper rather than an expert, he traces the \u003cbr\u003e history of the Lord’s Supper from its Jewish roots and the time \u003cbr\u003e of the early church. He sheds light on the meaning of Holy \u003cbr\u003e Communion for individuals, congregations, and the church \u003cbr\u003e throughout the world. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Benson’s poetic writing conveys devotion and passion. His \u003cbr\u003e down-to-earth style will inspire readers to refl ect on the \u003cbr\u003e mystery of Jesus’ sacrifi ce for all people, and how they are \u003cbr\u003e called “not just to think about him, but to remember him” each \u003cbr\u003e time they partake of the bread and cup. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e That We May Perfectly Love Thee includes a guide for small \u003cbr\u003e groups, as well as a model for a personal retreat.","brand":"Upper Room Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47032336580848,"sku":"9780835810937","price":12.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780835810937_p0.jpg?v=1763815658","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780835810937","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}