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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