And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and gave to them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
20 And the cup in like manner after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, even that which is poured out for you. (Lk. 22:19-20 ASV)
Key word: remembrance.
The uses of the verb “is”:
Identity, Sin is lawlessness.
Attribution, God is love.
Causation, For to be carnally minded is death.
Resemblance, The tongue is a fire.
Fulfillment, This is that.
Symbolism, This is my body.