In Remembrance of Him (Jesus Institutes the Sacrament) by Casey Childs

May — In Remembrance of Him (Jesus Institutes the Sacrament)
Scripture: 2 Nephi 31:8–9

This painting captures a moment both foundational and familiar: Christ introducing the sacrament to the Nephites. Standing among them, He breaks bread and blesses water—not as ceremony, but as covenant. There are no temple walls, no priestly robes—only the simplicity of shared space, and the sacredness of what is offered.

The artist leans into the quiet symbolism of the scene. The Savior’s hands are steady. Around Him, the faces of the people reflect recognition more than surprise—an understanding that this moment is meant to endure.

Where earlier scenes emphasize awe, this one invites participation. The sacrament, as practiced today in Latter-day Saint worship, is rooted in this moment: ordinary elements made holy through memory and meaning. Here, remembrance is not just recollection. It is devotion.

Oil on Canvas

32 x 25 in.