Communion Outline

Communion

The Lord’s supper was ordained by Jesus, Himself, as a practice in the church.

We take this meal, one that represents the last supper Jesus had with His disciples before He offered Himself as the final sacrifice for our sins, to remember the work of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection.

Within the passages, we see Jesus literally saying “Do this in remembrance of me.”

Jesus’ aim during their time together was to remind them that His life and work is the center of everything we do.

Today, we take the “meal” together to remember that we exist to make Jesus’ name known.

He also wanted to impress the truth that He is the only one that could nourish our souls.

We are spiritually fulfilled and eternally satisfied by Christ and Christ alone.

Just as Jesus was physically present at the table during the last supper, His Spirit is present with us today.

If you are a born again believer, you are indwelled with the Holy Spirit, meaning, God is with you in this very moment.

Therefore, this meal is for those who have publically proclaimed Christ and have been baptized into the life of the church.

If you are not a believer, I ask that you take this time and instead of partaking in this meal with us, to consider what this meal is about.

As we take participate in this together, I will give you time to reflect.

*BP - In the back of chairs or below at your feet

Please take the bread and listen to the words of Jesus.

Luke 22:19 ESV

19 And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”

*Eat bread

Now for the cup, these are the words of Jesus.

Luke 22:20 ESV

20 And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.

Take and drink.

Pray.

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