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Remembering the Lord's Supper: A Guide to New Testament Teachings

Explore the significance of the Lord's Supper in worship based on New Testament teachings. Understand the basics, purpose, and importance of this sacred practice for Christians. Learn how to improve your participation and devotion to this solemn tradition.

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Remembering the Lord's Supper: A Guide to New Testament Teachings

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  1. Do This In Remembrance of Me What the New Testament Teaches About the Lord’s Supper in Worship to God

  2. Lord Supper Basics • The Lord’s supper was instituted by Jesus: bread [unleavened – Deut. 16:1-8] and fruit of the vine (Mt. 26:26-30; Mk. 14:22-26; Lk. 22:14-20; 1 Cor. 11:23) • The Lord’s supper was taken by Christians, not non-Christians (Acts 2:42) • The Lord’s supper was a congregational activity, not individual (Ac. 20:7; 1 Cor. 11:17,18,20,33,34)

  3. Lord Supper Basics • The Lord’s supper was taken regularly on Sunday, the first day of the week (Acts 2:42; 20:7) • The Lord’s supper is an act of obedience to God - “… take … eat … drink … this do …” (Lk. 22:19) • The Lord’s supper, in contrast to the Passover, is related to three “new” things: a new kingdom/covenant; a new deliverance from sin; a new day of observance, Sunday (Mt. 26:29)

  4. Lord Supper Basics • The Lord’s supper was not a common meal (Acts 2:42,46; 20:7,11; 1 Cor. 11:33-34)

  5. The Lord Supper Is A… • Appreciation (Mt. 26:27; Mk. 14:23; Lk. 22;17,19; 1 Cor. 11:24) – what God’s people give to God • Dedication (Mt. 26:28; Lk. 22:20) – what God expects his people to do • Commemoration (Lk. 22:19; 1 Cor. 11:24-26) – what God’s people remember about God’s gift • Participation (1 Cor. 10:16-17) – what God’s people and God share with each other

  6. The Lord Supper Is A… • Revitalization (1 Cor. 11:20) – what God gives his people through the “supper” • Proclamation (1 Cor. 11:26) – what God’s people tell others about the Lord • Anticipation (1 Cor. 11:26) – what God’s people hope for in the future • Examination (1 Cor. 11:28) – what God’s people discern about themselves and Christ

  7. Five “Looks” of the Lord’s Supper • Backward – to the cross of Christ • Forward – to the coming of Christ • Inward – to the self examination • Outward – to others in proclamation • Upward – to God in obedience and thanks

  8. How Can We Improve OurParticipation in the Lord’s Supper? • Come to the table with a dedicated life (1 Cor. 10:21) • Focus on the spiritual, not the physical (1 Cor. 11:20-22, 33-34) • Use scripture to help you “do this in remembrance” (1 Cor. 11:23-26) • Take seriously our discernment of the Lord’s body and of ourselves (1 Cor. 11:27-32)

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