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The Lord’s Supper. May 27, 2012. Today’s Outline. Authority Frequency Emblems Purpose. ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY. There are three ways to establish authority Direct command…Ex 20:3-17; Matt 4:1-11 Approved example…1Cor 16:1-2; Acts 20:6 Unavoidable conclusion…Acts 8:37; Matt 19:4-6 .
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The Lord’s Supper May 27, 2012
Today’s Outline • Authority • Frequency • Emblems • Purpose
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY • There are three ways to establish authority • Direct command…Ex 20:3-17; Matt 4:1-11 • Approved example…1Cor 16:1-2; Acts 20:6 • Unavoidable conclusion…Acts 8:37; Matt 19:4-6
FREQUENCY OF OBSERVANCE Acts 20:7 On the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread 1Cor 10:16 The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? Ex 20:8-10 Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy
EMBLEMS USED FOR MEMORIAL • Unleavened bread • Ex 12:15: The rule • Matt 26:26: The practice • Fruit of the vine • Matt 26:29: The reference • Num 13:23; Matt 21:33: Grapes of the vine
THE PURPOSE OF THE MEMORIAL • Communion with Christ…1Cor 10:16 • Time of Remembrance…1Cor 11:24 • Opportunity to Teach…1Cor 11:26 • Occasion to Examine Oneself…1Cor 11:28-31
THE CONCLUSION • What is the biblical pattern? • Partake every first day of the week • Use unleavened bread and fruit of the vine • Observe in correct manner