And with the cup, so clear a symbol of his
blood in that red wine, he saw, as we did, that his life,
poured forth, would seal a new commitment, would form upon the altar of God's grace a whole new covenant that would replace the ancient, worn - out slaughter of the
animals with one complete and final act, the sacrifice of God's own son to show the world, to show us all the height and depth and majesty, the eternal glory of God's love, which gives itself forever, or until we come, at last, and offer up our own lives in return.