Shawn Moynihan | 218 pages | Soft cover | 2022
Bro. Shawn Moynihan’s book entitled, Studies in the Lord’s Supper takes us on a journey through the Bible, showing us just what Jesus was teaching and what it means for us. This event was very important to Jesus, and he was passionate about it.
Bro. Shawn provides us with a close look at the institution of this Passover feast with the apostles by examining the Passover that Moses initiated. He also supplies us with a good discussion about the timing of this meal.
He expounds on all the symbols of Christ’s body: the cup, the grapes, the bread and the peace offering used to celebrate our relationship with God and the fulfillment of that symbolism in Christ’s death and resurrection. 
There is a full section dedicated to celebrating the night of “this passover” in the four gospels. Bro. Shawn displays how we can be so much closer to God and Christ when we participate with each other in this blessing—the necessity of preparation for it both physically and most importantly—spiritually. 
He brings us back in time to the early ecclesias, looking at how they celebrated and discussed the issues that arose about the way some were performing it. He also brings us forward through the centuries, looking at the ways the ritual has changed. Finally, we are brought to the marriage supper of the Lamb, which we long for. 
It is worth the read, and God willing will provide you with a deeper relationship with God and His son every time you engage in this most important part of our memorial service—sharing with our brothers and sisters around the world on a weekly basis—joyfully, reverentially with a deeper understanding of this precious gift which Jesus invited us to follow with his example of longing to eat it with all our heart.
Book Reviewed by:
Linda Beckerson,
Ann Arbor Ecclesia, MI