The supper of the Lord Jesus was instituted by him the same night on which he was betrayed to be observed in his churches until the end of the world for the perpetual remembrance, and showing forth of the sacrifice of himself in his death. It was also instituted by Christ to confirm believers in all the benefits of his death; for their spiritual nourishment and growth in him; for their further engagement in and commitment to all the duties which they owe to him; and to be a bond and pledge of their communion with him and with their fellow believers.