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Introduction
As we looked at last week one of the differences that makes a Church a Church rather than just a gathering of believers.
Last week we looked at Baptism, and this week we will look at the second, The Lord’s Super.
What is the Lord’s Supper?
What does it mean to take the elements of the Lord’s Supper?
Why is it important?
As we will see tonight, The Lord’s Supper is a way to remember Christ’s sacrifice on the cross for our sins.
But don’t take my word for it let’s look at what the Bible has to say about it.
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When does this scene take place?
Jesus explains to his disciples the elements of the Lord’s Supper.
He says the bread is what?
(His body) He says the wine, or grape juice, is what?
(His blood).
Both were given to us by Christ, and signifies his sacrifice on the cross where is body was broken for our sake, and his blood was spilled so that our sins could be forgiven.
Just like Baptism, The Lord’s Supper, is a symbol of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross.
Every time we partake in the Lord’s Supper, as believers not only ware we identifying with Christ and his sacrifice, but also saying that we remember that his substitution death was in my place as a believer.
But we should not take this remembrance of Christ’s sacrifice lightly.
It comes with a warning.
1 Corinthians 11:
1 Corinthians 11:23-
Paul is saying how important the Lord’s Supper is to the church.
Yes it is a symbol, but it carries a weight of Christ’s death and resurrection!
He warns that if you are drinking the cup and eating the bread in an unworthy manner.
Ok without knowing any more context, what do you think partaking the cup and the bread in an unworthy manner may mean?
First, if Christ said to us, I want you to observe the Lord’s Supper as a church on a regular basis, and he knows we are sinners, do you think he means we need to be perfect?
(NO!)
But, I am sure there are instances where we, as Christians should abstain from taking the Lord’s Supper.
One, if we are holding on to sin, and in that moment not turning away from it.
Instead ignoring it, or actively participating in it without guilt or shame then we probably shouldn’t partake in the Lord’s Supper.
Two, if we have sinned against another person, and you have not asked for forgiveness, then we probably shouldn’t partake in the Lord’s Supper.
There are probably other ways too but I don’t think they would apply to us right now but if you have any questions about if you should or not, you can ask me and we can explore it together through the Bible.
Conclusion
The Lord’s Supper is to be taken as a church in community, to remember the sacrifice of Christ on the cross as a payment for our sins.
Much like baptism it is a symbol with meaning and significance.
The Lord’s Supper is for those who believe in Christ, and for those people to do to remember Christ.
As we have seen over the past couple of weeks we explored what the church was, and what makes a church different than just a group or gathering of believers?
Tonight
SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS
What is the difference between the Church and just a gathering of believers?
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Lord’s Supper, 2. Baptism)
Have you ever thought about the Lord’s Supper or taking it in an unworthy manner before?
Why do you believe Christ gave the Church the Lord’s Supper to partake in regularly?
What about the Church have you learned through this series?
Has your views changed on Baptism and the Lord’s Supper?
If so, How?
If not, why?
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