They did not. It was only after Pentecost and the sending of the Holy Spirit that the Sacraments (Mysteries) became the means of imparting grace.
don-o - They did not. It was only after Pentecost and the sending of the Holy Spirit that the Sacraments (Mysteries) became the means of imparting grace.
Ok, so let me get this straight. I this passage you claim Jesus did NOT mean it was literally His body and blood right?
Luke 22:19 And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
You are saying He really didn't mean to tell them it was His literal body and blood right? And when He said "this is my blood" you say He didn't really mean it was His literal blood right?
Matthew 26:28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.