In this message, Pastor Ortiz reflects on the importance of remembering Christ, drawn from 1 Corinthians 11, where Paul recounts Jesus’ words during the Last Supper: “This do in remembrance of Me.” As Holy Week begins, believers are encouraged to pause and consider the depth of Christ’s sacrifice—not just in ritual, but in heart and practice.

The message begins by acknowledging how easy it is to forget important things in our busy lives—even spiritual truths. Just like we forget daily tasks, we can forget our first love, a warning given to the church of Ephesus in Revelation 2. Though they had good works, strong doctrine, and moral discipline, Christ reproved them for leaving behind their first love—Himself. Without genuine love and remembrance, all our Christian efforts become empty routines.

Pastor Ortiz then walks through three essential things every believer must remember during Holy Week and in everyday Christian life:

1. Remember His Body Was Broken for Us
2. Jesus’ body was physically broken on the cross. This reminds us that He did not come merely to teach or to lead—He came to suffer and die for us. Pastor Ortiz draws a parallel to the alabaster box broken by Mary, symbolizing how believers must also be broken and poured out in service to Christ. God doesn’t desire perfect people—He desires broken people made new through Him.
3. Remember His Blood Was Shed for Us
4. The cup represents the new covenant in Christ’s blood. His shed blood cleanses us from all sin and shame—past, present, and future. For anyone struggling with guilt or insecurity about their past, the blood of Jesus assures complete forgiveness. Through His sacrifice, we are made righteous and accepted by God. Pastor Ortiz emphasizes that it’s not our goodness but Christ’s that saves us.
5. Examine Ourselves
6. The call to remember is also a call to examine. Paul says, “Let a man examine himself.” It’s not enough to simply go through the motions of church or religion. Self-examination ensures we haven’t become like the church in Ephesus—busy and moral, yet spiritually disconnected. We must ask: Are we truly in the faith? Are we living by faith? Are we sharing the faith? Being present in church doesn’t automatically make someone a Christian—conversion is a matter of the heart and a transformed life.

In closing, Pastor Ortiz urges the congregation to reflect deeply on their relationship with Christ. Are we remembering Him? Are we living for Him? Do we truly love Him? As we enter Holy Week, let us not forget who Jesus is and what He has done for us. He is not a dead god—He is alive, victorious over death, and worthy of our remembrance, devotion, and proclamation.

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