Sanctified by the blood of Christ

1 Peter 1:2 reminds us that we are chosen “through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with His blood.” This directly points to the sacrifice of Christ, whose blood was shed for our sins.

In Holy Communion, we remember that sacrifice - the cleansing power of His blood and our call to obedience. It is a sacred reminder of the covenant sealed through Christ’s suffering, death, and resurrection.