LESSON 29
Maundy Thursday and the Lord’s Supper
Read Matthew 26:17-29
When did the institution (establishment) of the Lord’s Supper take place? (17)
Who would be the one to betray Jesus? (25)
Read Matthew 26:17-29
When did the institution (establishment) of the Lord’s Supper take place? (17) The night before Jesus died, at Passover
Who would be the one to betray Jesus? (25)
Read Matthew 26:17-29
When did the institution (establishment) of the Lord’s Supper take place? (17) The night before Jesus died, at PassoverWho would be the one to betray Jesus? (25)
Judas
Points to Note
What did Jesus do with the bread? (26)
What kind of bread did Jesus use? How do we know? (17)
What did Jesus say the bread was? (26)
Points to Note
What did Jesus do with the bread? (26)He gave thanks, broke it and gave it to
his disciples.
What kind of bread did Jesus use? How do we know? (17)
What did Jesus say the bread was? (26)
Points to Note
What did Jesus do with the bread? (26)He gave thanks, broke it and gave it to
his disciples.
What kind of bread did Jesus use? How do we know? (17)
It was the Feast of Unleavened Bread.
What did Jesus say the bread was? (26)
Points to Note
What did Jesus do with the bread? (26)He gave thanks, broke it and gave it to
his disciples.
What kind of bread did Jesus use? How do we know? (17)
It was the Feast of Unleavened Bread.
What did Jesus say the bread was? (26)His body
Points to Note
What was in the cup? (28-29)
What Jesus call the wine? (28)
Points to Note
What was in the cup? (28-29)Grape wine
What Jesus call the wine? (28)
Points to Note
What was in the cup? (28-29)Grape wine
What Jesus call the wine? (28)His blood
Points to Note
Why was Jesus’ blood poured out? (28)
What does the word is mean?
Points to Note
Why was Jesus’ blood poured out? (28)“for the forgiveness of sins”
What does the word is mean? IS
Read 1 Corinthians 11:23-39
From whom did Paul receive his instructions? (23)
Why does Jesus tell us to “do this”? (25)
What does it mean to eat and drink in an unworthy manner? (27)
Read 1 Corinthians 11:23-39
From whom did Paul receive his instructions? (23)
The Lord
Why does Jesus tell us to “do this”? (25)
What does it mean to eat and drink in an unworthy manner? (27)
Read 1 Corinthians 11:23-39
From whom did Paul receive his instructions? (23)
The Lord
Why does Jesus tell us to “do this”? (25)In remembrance of him
What does it mean to eat and drink in an unworthy manner? (27)
Read 1 Corinthians 11:23-39
From whom did Paul receive his instructions? (23)
The Lord
Why does Jesus tell us to “do this”? (25)In remembrance of him
What does it mean to eat and drink in an unworthy manner? (27)
Heart and confession don’t match
Read 1 Corinthians 11:23-39
What does the Lord want us to be able to do before we take the Lord’s Supper? (28)
What happens if we eat and drink without recognizing the Lord’s body and blood? (29)
Compare 1 Corinthians 11:24-25 and Matthew 26:26-28. The words are similar, not the same. What does this teach us about the words of institution?
Read 1 Corinthians 11:23-39
What does the Lord want us to be able to do before we take the Lord’s Supper? (28)
Examine ourselvesWhat happens if we eat and drink without
recognizing the Lord’s body and blood? (29)
Compare 1 Corinthians 11:24-25 and Matthew 26:26-28. The words are similar, not the same. What does this teach us about the words of institution?
Read 1 Corinthians 11:23-39
What does the Lord want us to be able to do before we take the Lord’s Supper? (28)
Examine ourselvesWhat happens if we eat and drink without
recognizing the Lord’s body and blood? (29)JudgmentCompare 1 Corinthians 11:24-25 and
Matthew 26:26-28. The words are similar, not the same. What does this teach us about the words of institution?
Read 1 Corinthians 11:23-39
What does the Lord want us to be able to do before we take the Lord’s Supper? (28)
Examine ourselvesWhat happens if we eat and drink without
recognizing the Lord’s body and blood? (29)JudgmentCompare 1 Corinthians 11:24-25 and
Matthew 26:26-28. The words are similar, not the same. What does this teach us about the words of institution?
Not a magic formula
BREAK and QUIZ TIME!
The Bible and My Life
What is communion?Matthew 26:26-28 – Jesus took bread, gave
thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.”
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What is communion?Matthew 26:26-28 – Jesus took bread, gave
thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.”
Eating and drinking bread, wine, Jesus’ body and blood
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What is communion?1 Corinthians 10:16 Is not the cup of
thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ?
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What is communion?1 Corinthians 10:16 Is not the cup of
thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ?
Eating and drinking bread, wine, Jesus’ body and blood
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What is communion?1 Corinthians 11:27 – Whoever eats the bread
or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord.
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What is communion?1 Corinthians 11:27 – Whoever eats the
bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord.
Eating and drinking bread, wine, Jesus’ body and blood
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What is communion?Answer - In Holy Communion we receive
the true body of Christ in, with, and under the bread and the true blood of Christ together with the wine.
Which is Right?
Real Presence Transubstantiation
Representation
Which is Right?
Real Presence Transubstantiation
Representation
bread and wine
body and blood
Which is Right?
Real Presence Transubstantiation
Representation
bread and wine
body and blood body and blood
Which is Right?
Real Presence Transubstantiation
Representation
bread and wine bread and wine
body and blood body and blood
Which is Right?
Real Presence (4) Transubstantiation (2)
Representation (2)
bread and wine bread and wine
body and blood body and blood
Which is Right?
Real Presence (4)
Transubstantiation (2) Representation (2)
bread and wine
bread and wine
body and blood
body and blood
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What are the blessings of communion?Matthew 26:28 – This is my blood of the
covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
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What are the blessings of communion?Matthew 26:28 – This is my blood of the
covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
Forgiveness of sins
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What are the blessings of communion?Romans 6:22-23 – Not that you have been set
free from sin and have become slaves to God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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What are the blessings of communion?Romans 6:22-23 – Not that you have been set
free from sin and have become slaves to God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Eternal life
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What are the blessings of communion?Answer – In Holy Communion Jesus
offers and gives the forgiveness of sins and also gives us life and salvation.
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How do we prepare to receive the Lord’s Supper?
1 Corinthians 11:27-28 – Whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup.
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How do we prepare to receive the Lord’s Supper?
1 Corinthians 11:27-28 – Whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup.
Examine yourself
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How do we prepare to receive the Lord’s Supper?
1 Corinthians 11:27-29 – Whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself.
The Bible and My Life
How do we prepare to receive the Lord’s Supper?
1 Corinthians 11:27-29 – Whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself.
Recognize the body of the Lord (believer)
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How do we prepare to receive the Lord’s Supper?
Answer – We prepare ourselves for the Supper by examining ourselves and by believing in Jesus and what he did for me.
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What are we confessing when we take the Lord’s Supper?
1 Corinthians 11:24-26 – “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me”… “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
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What are we confessing when we take the Lord’s Supper?
1 Corinthians 11:24-26 – “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me”… “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
Proclaim and remember Christ’s death
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What are we confessing when we take the Lord’s Supper?
1 Corinthians 10:17 – Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf.
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What are we confessing when we take the Lord’s Supper?
1 Corinthians 10:17 – Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf.
One in faith with those we partake communion with
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What are we confessing when we take the Lord’s Supper?
Answer – When we receive Holy Communion together with others, we are confessing our unity of faith in our Lord Jesus.
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Who can properly receive the Lord’s Supper? 1 John 1:8-9 – If we claim to be without sin,
we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he…will forgive us our sins.
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Who can properly receive the Lord’s Supper? 1 John 1:8-9 – If we claim to be without sin,
we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he…will forgive us our sins.
Repentant sinner
The Bible and My Life
Who can properly receive the Lord’s Supper? 1 Corinthians 11:24-26 - “This is my body,
which is for you; do this in remembrance of me”… “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes..
The Bible and My Life
Who can properly receive the Lord’s Supper? 1 Corinthians 11:24-26 - “This is my body,
which is for you; do this in remembrance of me”… “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes…
Someone instructed so that they know the meaning of Christ’s death
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Who can properly receive the Lord’s Supper? 1 Corinthians 11:28-29 - A man ought to
examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself.
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Who can properly receive the Lord’s Supper? 1 Corinthians 11:28-29 - A man ought to
examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself.
Able to examine oneself
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Who can properly receive the Lord’s Supper? Romans 16:17 – I urge you, brothers and
sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them.
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Who can properly receive the Lord’s Supper? Romans 16:17 – I urge you, brothers and
sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them.
Avoid those who are not one in faith with us
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Who can properly receive the Lord’s Supper? Answer – Repentant sinners who have
been instructed and know the meaning of Christ’s death and who have examined themselves and are found to be one in faith with us are able to properly receive the Lord’s Supper.
Homework!
Look at the end of the last page of your notes!
Homework
Memory Work: Blessings of Holy Communion; Matthew 26:26-28
Study notes for a quizRead: Passion History Handout