Week 8 – The Lord’s Supper
Introduction
A thing that Jesus wants us to do regularly
Also called ‘Breaking of Bread’, ‘Holy Communion’, ‘Eucharist’
Inaugural Occasion Luke 22 vv 19,20 (p101)
Jesus Christ introduces the feast personally
The significance of the bread explained
The significance of the cup explained
Do this in remembrance of me
Early Practice Acts 2 vv 41,42 (p140)
Those who accepted the message were baptised
They were added to the existing disciples
They devoted themselves to four specific things
Getting It Right 1 Corinthians 11 vv 17-29 (p203)
The distinctive nature of the supper
The equality of the participants
The unity of purpose
The proclamation of the Lord’s death
Until he comes
Preparation for participation
Review
Do this in remembrance of me
They devoted themselves
Proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes
