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Take and Eat: Recovering the Regular Celebration of the Lord's Supper
144 pages, Paperback
Published April 15, 2026
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May 10, 2026
4.5 Probably.
Take & Eat helped me think more deeply about the LORD’s Supper than I probably ever have before. I had thought about Communion occasionally over the years, but I had never really read a focused book on the subject. Perkins made me see that the LORD’s Supper deserves more attention as a regular means of grace by which CHRIST nourishes, assures, unites, corrects, and strengthens HIS people.
One thing I appreciated was the balance Perkins maintained. He takes seriously the responsibility of coming to the table rightly, with repentance and self-examination, but he does not turn the Supper into a crushing burden or a reward for spiritual perfection. We never come because we have made ourselves worthy; we come because we need CHRIST.
I also found his case for frequent Communion compelling. The regular observance of the LORD’s Supper seems very naturally supported by Scripture, while less frequent observance often seems to rely more on tradition or practical reasoning. His points about regular repentance, gospel assurance, and even church discipline were especially helpful.
Perkins uses a lot of analogies — maybe more than I would normally expect — but they were consistently helpful and made the theology more concrete. Overall, I’m glad I read this. It deepened my appreciation for the LORD’s Supper as CHRIST’s gift to HIS church and helped me see why regular Communion matters for the health and nourishment of GOD’s people.
Take & Eat helped me think more deeply about the LORD’s Supper than I probably ever have before. I had thought about Communion occasionally over the years, but I had never really read a focused book on the subject. Perkins made me see that the LORD’s Supper deserves more attention as a regular means of grace by which CHRIST nourishes, assures, unites, corrects, and strengthens HIS people.
One thing I appreciated was the balance Perkins maintained. He takes seriously the responsibility of coming to the table rightly, with repentance and self-examination, but he does not turn the Supper into a crushing burden or a reward for spiritual perfection. We never come because we have made ourselves worthy; we come because we need CHRIST.
I also found his case for frequent Communion compelling. The regular observance of the LORD’s Supper seems very naturally supported by Scripture, while less frequent observance often seems to rely more on tradition or practical reasoning. His points about regular repentance, gospel assurance, and even church discipline were especially helpful.
Perkins uses a lot of analogies — maybe more than I would normally expect — but they were consistently helpful and made the theology more concrete. Overall, I’m glad I read this. It deepened my appreciation for the LORD’s Supper as CHRIST’s gift to HIS church and helped me see why regular Communion matters for the health and nourishment of GOD’s people.
May 21, 2026
I really appreciate this book. What a gift God has given to us in the Gospel--received in Gospel Word and Gospel Meal. I've been wanting to disciple our church toward deeper hunger for the table--this book will help. Highlights the right celebration of the Supper without losing the right responsibility and manner of receiving the Supper. Ordinary means of grace for an ordinary life of repentance--running from sin and running toward Christ.
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