{"product_id":"9780835811637","title":"That We May Perfectly Love Thee: Preparing Our Hearts for Holy Communion","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy is it important to prepare your heart for Holy Communion?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoly Communion (also known as the Lord's Supper, service of Word and Table, or Eucharist) is an act of worship that Christians are called to offer to God, Robert Benson believes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"[The observance of Communion] is a critical part of our life together,\" he notes. \"It seems critically important that we approach this act of praise and thanksgiving with some measure of reverence.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBenson invites us to take a fresh look at this central practice of Christian worship. Speaking from the perspective of a fellow worshiper, he traces the history of the Lord's Supper from its Jewish roots and the time of the early church. He sheds light on the meaning of Holy Communion for individuals, congregations, and the church throughout the world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBenson's poetic writing conveys devotion and passion. His down-to-earth style will inspire you to reflect on the mystery of Jesus' sacrifice for all people, and how you are called \"not just to \u003cem\u003ethink\u003c\/em\u003e about Jesus but also to \u003cem\u003eremember\u003c\/em\u003e him\" each time you partake of the bread and cup.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat We May Perfectly Love Thee\u003c\/em\u003e includes a guide for small groups, as well as a model for a personal retreat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Upper Room Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47107701473520,"sku":"9780835811637","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780835811637_p0.jpg?v=1763815734","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780835811637","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}