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The Lords Supper
The Lords SupperLuke 22:14-201The Lords SupperMemorials have always been a part of human life and existence
From years gone by up to our day and age, we do things to remember
We have videos, pictures, notes and other things that we keep to help us remember important events2The Lords SupperThere are some memorials that stand out to us that hold some significance in our lifetime
When we see them it probably triggers some memory, lesson, or reaction in our minds
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8The Lords SupperGod was the one that originated the idea of memorials
The very first memorials we see were from the mind of God
See what comes to your mind when you see these images of memorials from God9
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13The Lords SupperJesus instituted the Lords Supper as a memorial
The New Testament tells us it was a main part of their gathering (Acts 20:7; I Cor. 11:18ff)
Jesus Himself said do this in remembrance of Me (Lk. 22:19)
14The Lords SupperThere are times when we can lose sight of its importance and purpose
In our worship we sometimes focus more on the sermon than we do on the Lords Supper
The intent of this sermon is to focus and understand the importance of this memorial
15Frequency of the SupperSome have asked why we take the Lords Supper so often
The criticism is that once a week will cause it to lose its meaning and effectiveness
We look to the Bible and the example the first century church has given us
16Frequency of the SupperActs 20:7 - It was on the first day of the week that the disciples gathered to take the Lords Supper
I Cor. 11:18ff They came together to partake of the Lords Supper
The memorial does not lose its meaning and purpose due to its frequency
17Frequency of the SupperOn the contrary, we need to be reminded often of Christs sacrifice
It refreshes me and gives me a renewed drive and vigor to focus on this once a week
The Lords death should mean something to us daily!
18Purpose of the SupperWe know from the words of Christ that this was to be done in remembrance of Him
What exactly are we remembering or memorializing?
The body and the blood are the two things that are symbolized here (I Cor. 10:16)
19Purpose of the SupperPaul explains further what we are remembering when he recounted what Jesus told him (I Cor. 11:23-26)
We remember the death of Jesus Christ, but we also proclaim it with the Supper
We also proclaim His return (v. 26)
20Purpose of the SupperNot only is it a remembrance and proclamation, but it is a communion as well
Paul said we are fellowshipping or sharing the blood and body of Christ
What a blessing to say that we have communion with our Lord!
21Elements of the SupperThere are two elements to the Supper that we partake of
The bread is to represent the body of Christ
Christ gave His body on the cross to take our place and satisfy the justice of God (Lk. 22:19)
22Elements of the SupperWhen we partake of the bread, we should think back to the sacrifice Jesus was willing to make
We should consider how difficult it was for Jesus to suffer for us
There is also the fruit of the vine that we partake of
23Elements of the SupperJesus said it was representative of His blood that He shed on the cross (Lk. 22:20)
Without the shedding of blood, there is no remission of sins (Heb. 9:22)
All these things are tied into the death of our Lord
24Manner of the SupperThere is also a manner in which we are to take of the Lords Supper
Paul speaks on the manner because the church at Corinth had a problem with this
They had turned it into a common meal (I Cor. 11:20-22)
25Manner of the SupperObviously there is a certain reverence that should be shown in observing the Lords Supper
whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner (v. 27)
There is a misconception about this verse
26Manner of the Supperunworthy refers to the manner in which the Supper is taken, not the state of the person taking it
Paul speaks of the need to separate the bread (body of Christ) of the Supper from a regular meal (v. 29)
Paul said its the reason why some were spiritually sick
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