Comunion #5
Communion is for N.T. believers. It is not to be taken lightly. Its is a privilege & a blessing for t believer.
I. Communion Instituted
A. Matt 26:26-29 “And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed {it}, and brake {it}, and gave {it} to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave {it} to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; (28) For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. (29) But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.”
B. (MAR 14:22-26)
C. (LUK 22:15-20)
1. bread (symbol of body)
2. Drink of t cup (symbol of t blood)
II. Reason for communion
A. Covenant meal. In (MAT 26:28) it says, “For this is my blood of the new testament.” The word ‘testament’ is also the word covenant.
1. (LUK 22:20) “Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup {is} the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.” (KJV)
B. Another reason for communion is that Jesus said in (LUK 22:19) “this do in remembrance of me.”
III. Benefits of taking communion
A. Brings unity to body of Christ ACTS 2:46-47
B. It reminds us of the Spiritual redemption that we have in Him. (MAT 26:28) “For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.” (KJV)
C. Physical healing 1COR 11:30 Go back to 1CO 11:23-31
IV. Go back to V 28 2 MAIN WAYS TO EAT and DRINK UNWORTHILY.
1. NOT SAVED. 2. SIN (TAKE THIS TIME)
(PASS OUT ELEMENTS)
C. V 23-24 (BREAD)
D. V 25 (CUP) PRAYER