SF287 - THE ORIGIN OF THE LORD'S SUPPER (Luke 22 14-20)

SF287

THE ORIGIN OF THE LORD'S SUPPER

LUKE 22:14‑20

INTRODUCTION

The Lord's Supper Is Rich In History And Meaning

1A. THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE LORD'S SUPPER TO THE PASSOVER

EXO 12:1‑14

1B. The Passover Was Instituted By God (v.1)

2B. The Passover Was Intended For God's Chosen People (v.2)

3B. The Passover Required A Spotless Sacrifice (v.5)

4B. The Passover Symbolized The Lord's Salvation (vv.12‑13)

5B. The Passover Was To Be A Commemorative Meal (v.14)

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2A. THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PASSOVER BY THE LORD'S SUPPER

LUKE 22:14‑20

1B. A Chosen Time

@LEVEL FOUR = The tradition of an empty place

2B. A Changed Tradition

@SCRIPTURE = 1CO 5:7<R>Get rid of the old yeast that you may be a new batch without yeast‑‑as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.

CONCLUSION

The Apostle Paul Writes

@SCRIPTURE = 1CO 11:28 ‑29<R>A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup.  For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself.