do it in remembrance of me at ssmc on 12 aug 2012
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message by Rev Ting Moi Hong @ SSMCTRANSCRIPT
"Do It In Remembrance of Me"
Holy Communion is the other sacrament which the Methodist Church celebrates apart from the Baptism.
Sacrament: an 'outward and visible sign of an inward and visible grace'
Who instituted the Holy Communion? Jesus Christ.
Matthew 26.17-29 Mark 14.12-25 Luke 22.7-20
Context within which the Holy Communion was instituted and its significance:
The Holy Communion is the representation of the consummation of God’s salvation plan for His people.
Context within which the Holy Communion was instituted and its significance:
A new covenant between God and His people through Jesus Christ.
Context within which the Holy Communion was instituted and its significance:
Not political system nor politician but the Lamb of God who would take away the sin of the world.
Holy Communion and Us
A celebration in remembrance of Jesus Christ – His life and ministry and our response to His call to follow Him.
Holy Communion and Us
A celebration in anticipation of the final banquet.
Holy Communion and Us
No Holy Communion without Jesus Christ.
Holy Communion and Us
Holy Communion to be received in a worthy fashion. 1 Corinthians 11.27-30
Who should partake in the Holy Communion?
Christians – followers of Jesus Christ
Who should partake in the Holy Communion?
Those seeking to abide in Christ
Who should partake in the Holy Communion?
Only those who are baptised?
Holy Communion and our intercession for the nation.
Conclusion