Was Jesus’ body actually “broken” for us?

It’s a phrase Christians often hear in worship songs, sermons, and during the Lord’s Supper: “His body was broken for you.” But is that actually what Scripture says?

In this episode, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben take a closer look at 1 Corinthians 11:24 and the biblical imagery behind Communion. They unpack an important distinction: Scripture describes the bread as broken, while Jesus says of His body, “This is My body, which is for you.” They also explore why John specifically emphasizes that none of Jesus’ bones were broken, connecting His crucifixion to the Old Testament Passover Lamb.

So, are we just splitting theological hairs—or does the language we use actually matter?

Discover:

• Why Christians commonly say Jesus’ body was “broken”
• What 1 Corinthians 11:24 actually says
• Why some Bible translations include the word “broken”
• How Jesus fulfills the imagery of the Passover Lamb
• What the bread and wine represent in the Lord’s Supper
• Why Christ’s righteousness and our participation in His sacrifice matter
• How greater biblical clarity can deepen our understanding of Communion

Key Passages:

1 Corinthians 11 • John 6 • John 10 • John 19 • Exodus 12 • Exodus 16 • Numbers 9 • Isaiah 53

The symbols of the Lord’s Supper matter—and understanding what they point to gives us a clearer picture of what Christ accomplished for us on the cross.