The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?<\/em>” (I Corinthians 10:16).<\/p>\nThere is no direction to break the break before serving it. If one wishes to cite Jesus’ example, he broke it, but did he break it into two or thirteen pieces? The text is not clear. I suppose that it would be easier to argue that we all break the break from I Corinthians 10:16.<\/p>\n
There is nothing wrong with breaking the break before serving it, but it cannot be made a requirement. If there is a preference in a congregation to do it a particular way, it is better to go along rather than upset people. But it needs to be taught that we don’t codify traditions in the church. If someone doesn’t break the bread before serving, nothing wrong was done. The bread still is broken by each member who partakes.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Question: I looked at your Q&A about the Lord’s supper, but could not find an answer to my question.\u00a0 Is there any Bible teaching that the man who is “presiding” at the serving of the Lord’s Supper needs to break the bread in two before serving it to the congregation? 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