Introduction: Flowing from the Passover Feast, a holiday reflecting on the freedom God so graciously gave to His people from ancient Egypt long ago—
This Lord’s Supper magnifies God’s powerful saving work…
…His faithful goodness & love to us
It compels us to look…
backward, rememberingJesus’sacrifice the cross for us—
at the present, repenting from sins & setting our heart aright with God
forward, knowing that one day the Lord will return & we will enjoy this feast with Christ in His fulfilled Kingdom (Luke 22:16; 1 Corinthians 11:26)
And it directs us to look toward one another…
To consider if our relationships are Christ-like & God-honoring
Key Passage & Reflection:
Philippians 2:5-11, Have this attitude in yourselves…
Isaiah 53:4-6, Pierced for our transgressions…
Jeremiah 31:31-34, Days are coming… Make a new covenant…
Ezekiel 36:24-28, Put new heart/spirit within you…
John 10:7-16, I am the Good Shepherd…
John 16:16–22, In a little while, you will no longer see me… joy.
Romans 8:1-11, No condemnation for those… Raised Christ from the dead will also…
1 Corinthians 1:20-25, Preached Christ crucified, God’s wisdom but foolish…
Hebrews 10:1-14, Sacrifices offered year by year… Sat at God’s right hand…
Hebrews 9:11-15, Entered holy place… Mediator of new covenant…
Revelation 5:8-14, Took the scroll… worthy… You purchased people…
Prayer:
Receiving the Elements:
The Bread: In 1 Corinthians 11:23–25 Paul teaches us,
“For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: On the night when he was betrayed, the Lord Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, broke it, and said, “This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” . . . ”
Take & Eat
The Cup: And Paul continues to say, “
“In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, and said, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”” (CSB)
Take & Drink
Closing Prayer: (Colossians 1:13–14)
Lord, we praise you for rescuing us from the domain of darkness
And transferring us into the Kingdom of Your beloved Son—
In whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins!
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” - Romans 15:13 (CSB)
