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Delve into the purpose of the Lord's Supper as outlined in I Corinthians 11:17-34. Discover how this ceremony involves commemoration, representation, proclamation, anticipation, dedication, examination, and communication. Learn why proper participation is crucial to avoid condemnation, and the importance of self-reflection and dedication to Christ.
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I Corinthians 11:17-34 • 23. For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus in the night in which He was betrayed took bread; • 24. and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, "This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me." • 25. In the same way He took the cup also after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me."
I Corinthians 11:17-34 • 23. For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus in the night in which He was betrayed took bread; • 24. and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, "This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me." • 25. In the same way He took the cup also after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me."
I Corinthians 11:17-34 • 23. For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus in the night in which He was betrayed took bread; • 24. and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, "This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me." • 25. In the same way He took the cup also after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me."
“In Remembrance Of Me”: • A Study into the Purpose • of the Lord’s Supper • I Corinthians 11:17-34
“In Remembrance Of Me”:The Purpose of the Lord’s Supper is... • Commemoration • Defined: Remembrance, typically expressed in ceremony (New Oxford American Dictionary) • “…in remembrance of Me” v. 24 & 25 • The Lord’s supper is a reminder of what Christ did for us! Romans 5:6-11, Isaiah 53:1-12
“In Remembrance Of Me”:The Purpose of the Lord’s Supper is... • Representation • Defined: Depiction of someone or something • “This is my…body/blood” v. 24 & 25; Mt. 26:26-29 • Is it wrong to call it a ‘representation’ of the body and the blood of Christ? • Is it literally the body and blood? • This representation helps us remember/commemorate the sacrifice of Christ!
“In Remembrance Of Me”:The Purpose of the Lord’s Supper is... • Proclamation • Defined: A clear declaration of something • “…you proclaim the Lord’s death…” v. 26 • By partaking we are proclaiming our faith in Christ! I Peter 2:9-10; Hebrews 10:19-25
“In Remembrance Of Me”:The Purpose of the Lord’s Supper is... • Anticipation • Defined: The act of expecting something • “…until He comes.” v. 26; Matthew 26:29 • We should be eagerly awaiting Christ’s return!2 Peter 3:10-15
“In Remembrance Of Me”:The Purpose of the Lord’s Supper is... • Dedication • Defined: The quality of being committed to a purpose • Whoever eats or drinks “in an unworthy manner, shall be guilty of the body and the blood” v. 27 • We are told to “walk worthy”! Ephesians 4:1-3 • How do we do that? • By putting Christ first! Matthew 10:37-38 • We cannot partake of the Lord’s Supper unless we are dedicated to Christ! I Cor. 10:14-21
“In Remembrance Of Me”:The Purpose of the Lord’s Supper is... • Examination • Defined: A detailed inspection • “a man must examine himself” v. 28 • We are to examine ourselves always! 2 Cor. 13:5 • We are to examine ourselves to determine if we have TRUE: • Repentance - Matthew 3:8 • Faith - John 14:15 • Dedication - Matthew 6:33
“In Remembrance Of Me”:The Purpose of the Lord’s Supper is... • Communication • Defined: The sharing or exchanging of thoughts and feelings • “..when you come together to eat, wait for one another.” v. 33 • When we partake of the Lord’s supper we are sharing or having fellowship together in the blessing of Christ! I Cor. 10:16-17; 2 Cor. 6:14-18
“In Remembrance Of Me”:The RESULT of the Lord’s Supper is... • Condemnation • (IF we don’t properly examine ourselves) • Defined: Sentencing someone to a particular punishment • “…eats and drinks judgment to himself if he does not judge the body rightly.” v. 29 • "But...we are disciplined by the Lord so that we will not be condemned along with the world." v. 32, Heb 12:5-11 • We do not want to be eternally condemned!Matthew 7:21-23