The Lord's Supper

The Lord's Supper Part Two

(What is it and How Should we Partake?)

Introduction:
We continue our discussion concerning the Lord's Supper. Partaking of the Lord's Supper is one of the most important things we do as Christians. We need to make sure that we are prepared to partake of it in a manner that is well pleasing to God. This evening's lesson will attempt to answer five basic questions. For example:

I. How is the Lord's Supper designated in the New Testament?
A. 1 Cor. 11:20 - The Lord's Supper.
B. 1 Cor. 10:21 - The Lord's Table.
C. 1 Cor. 10:16 - Communion. Refers to a “sharing” of the body/blood of Christ.
D. Acts 2:42; 20:7; 1 Cor. 10:16 - the breaking of bread.
II. What are some unscriptural names & beliefs associated with the Lord's Supper?
A. Eucharist.
1. Term mixes up the cause & effect of the Lord's Supper.
2. Term originates from Greek word in Mt. 26:27. Used extensively in 2nd cent.
B. Sacrament.
1. Used in centuries following apostolic age. Adopted by Catholic church.
2. Sacrament has been applied to a variety of practices by Catholics.
C. Mass.
1. Catholics teach Christ sacrificed during every mass.
2. Heb. 9:26-28 - Christ offered up once & for all for man!
D. Trans-substantiation - a literal changing of the bread & fruit of the vine.
E. Con-substantiation - a mystical changing of the bread & fruit of the vine.
III. What is the purpose and the significance of the Lord's Supper?
A. 1 Cor. 11:23-26 - Lord's Supper to be a memorial.
B. 11:26 - a proclamation of the death of Christ.
C. 11:26 - a statement of belief that Christ will return some day.
D. 1 Cor. 10:16 - a communion with one another & the Lord.
E. Jhn. 6:53-55 - a source of spiritual nourishment.
IV. How are we to partake of the Lord's Supper?
A. Lk. 22:18, 29-30; Mt. 26:29 - to be observed in the kingdom of God.
1. Only those in the kingdom are allowed to partake.
B. Acts 20:7; 1 Cor. 11:17-34 - to be observed in the worship of the church.
C. Acts 20:7 - to be observed on Sunday, each Sunday.
D. Mt. 26:26-29 - to partake using the proper elements.
1. Unleavened bread & fruit of the vine. Man has no right to change these!
V. What should be the motives behind our partaking of the Lord's Supper?
A. 1 Cor. 11:28 - a time of self examination. How do we do this?
B. 1 Cor. 11:27-30 - must partake in a worthy manner. How do we do this?

These are fundamental elements surrounding the Lord's Supper
Let's make sure we partake in a proper manner.



The Lord's Supper Part Two (What is it and How Should we Partake?) Introduction: We continue our discussion concerning the Lord's Supper. Partaking of the Lord's Supper is one of the most important things we do as Christians. We need to make sure that we are prepared to partake of it in a manner that is well pleasing to God. This evening's lesson will attempt to answer five basic questions. For example: I. How is the Lord's Supper designated in the New Testament? A. 1 Cor. 11:20 - The Lord's Supper. B. 1 Cor. 10:21 - The Lord's Table. C. 1 Cor. 10:16 - Communion. Refers to a “sharing” of the body/blood of Christ. D. Acts 2:42; 20:7; 1 Cor. 10:16 - the breaking of bread. II. What are some unscriptural names & beliefs associated with the Lord's Supper? A. Eucharist. 1. Term mixes up the cause & effect of the Lord's Supper. 2. Term originates from Greek word in Mt. 26:27. Used extensively in 2nd cent. B. Sacrament. 1. Used in centuries following apostolic age. Adopted by Catholic church. 2. Sacrament has been applied to a variety of practices by Catholics. C. Mass. 1. Catholics teach Christ sacrificed during every mass. 2. Heb. 9:26-28 - Christ offered up once & for all for man! D. Trans-substantiation - a literal changing of the bread & fruit of the vine. E. Con-substantiation - a mystical changing of the bread & fruit of the vine. III. What is the purpose and the significance of the Lord's Supper? A. 1 Cor. 11:23-26 - Lord's Supper to be a memorial. B. 11:26 - a proclamation of the death of Christ. C. 11:26 - a statement of belief that Christ will return some day. D. 1 Cor. 10:16 - a communion with one another & the Lord. E. Jhn. 6:53-55 - a source of spiritual nourishment. IV. How are we to partake of the Lord's Supper? A. Lk. 22:18, 29-30; Mt. 26:29 - to be observed in the kingdom of God. 1. Only those in the kingdom are allowed to partake. B. Acts 20:7; 1 Cor. 11:17-34 - to be observed in the worship of the church. C. Acts 20:7 - to be observed on Sunday, each Sunday. D. Mt. 26:26-29 - to partake using the proper elements. 1. Unleavened bread & fruit of the vine. Man has no right to change these! V. What should be the motives behind our partaking of the Lord's Supper? A. 1 Cor. 11:28 - a time of self examination. How do we do this? B. 1 Cor. 11:27-30 - must partake in a worthy manner. How do we do this? These are fundamental elements surrounding the Lord's Supper Let's make sure we partake in a proper manner.