Should We Enlarge The Lord’s Supper? (Part 3)
In 1 Corinthians 11, the Lord's Supper is a solemn memorial, not a meal. If it loses meaning for you, do not blame the Lord or the elements. Change your thinking.
Tag: Lord’s Supper
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Should We Enlarge The Lord’s Supper? (Part 2)
The Gospels show one moderate portion of bread and cup for each disciple. Paul forbids making the Lord's Supper a common meal (1 Corinthians 11:20-22).
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Should We Enlarge The Lord’s Supper? (Part 1)
Some want to enlarge the Lord's Supper into a full meal. But Jesus gave simple elements to remember Him weekly (Acts 20:7). It does not need to be enlarged.
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Aids to Remembrance
In this lesson we will set forth some aids or helps to remembering the death of Jesus during the Lord's Supper. That each would be able to recall these aids when reflecting on the Lord's Supper. To help each person focus upon the Lord's Supper while partaking of it.
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Answering Questions about the Lord’s Supper
In this lesson, we will answer questions about the Lord’s Supper. Each listener should be able to answer why we partake of the Lord’s supper every Sunday and why we use unleavened bread and grape juice.
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Finding Meaning in the Lord’s Supper
We find meaning in the Lord’s Supper when we 1) Remember Jesus, 2) Connect with Jesus, 3) Thank Jesus. Each listener will understand that there is objective significance in observing the Lord’s Supper.
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Why Do We Partake of the Lord’s Supper Every First Day of the Week?
Luke 24:1ff? Our meeting upon the first day of the week is not by accident nor by arbitrary selection. There are some scriptures which specifically mention the first day of the week and there are other scriptures in which the first day of the week is implied. Let's look at these scriptures and see what we can gain in understanding from them.
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Why Did Jesus Die on the Cross? – To Redeem Mankind
Jesus died on the cross to redeem mankind 1) with a cost, 2) from condemnation, 3) to communion, and 4) for consecration. Each hearer should understand the deeper meaning of redemption as relates to Christ’s sacrifice.
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What is the Correct Order of Worship?
In 1 Corinthians 12-14, the apostle Paul addresses the abuse of miracles in the worship assembly. He concludes that section of teaching with this admonition: “Let all things be done decently and in order” (1 Corinthians 14:40).
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The Importance of Communion to the Child of God
Why is communion important? It is a 1) Declaration of Faith, 2) Demonstration of Fellowship, 3) Deliberation of Forgiveness. The listener should understand the importance of communion in relationship to Christ, others, and himself.
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Why Remember Jesus?
Why remember Jesus (Luke 22:14-20)? 1) It Is the Apostles' Doctrine, 2) Grateful Hearts Remember, 3) The Father Wants It. Each person should remember Him weekly.
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“Come, Share the Lord.”
The song "Come, Share the Lord" (1 Corinthians 11:23-26): the Supper 1) Declares Oneness, 2) Remembers Jesus' Death, 3) Awaits His Return. Each person should apply it.
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The ABCs of the Lord’s Supper
The ABCs of the Lord's Supper (1 Corinthians 11:17-34): 1) The Abuse, 2) The Basis, 3) The Consequences. Each person should focus on the right things in the Supper.
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What should we say in prayer during the Lord’s Supper?
During the Lord's Supper, we examine ourselves (1 Corinthians 11:27-29) and give thanks for Jesus and His blood shed for remission of sins (Matthew 26:28).
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If you are sick, does God expect you to take the Lord’s Supper to your house?
If you are sick, must you take the Lord's Supper at home? It is not a sacrament that brings grace. If it is beyond our ability, God does not expect it of us.
