Proper Lords Supper

Opening:

story

One communion Sunday, the communion steward prepared communion with a twist. When it came time to uncover the elements the grape juice looked darker than usual. The pastor thought nothing of it and began to serve the communion. Promptly upon receiving the cup, each recipient’s face had a peculiar, stunned look. When it came time for the pastor to receive he discovered why the strange looks...the juice was prune juice! One parishioner stated, "Perhaps this is a Divine commentary on our spirituality...we need a little loosening up!"

intro

The Division (11:17–22)

The Situation

Division (11:18–19)

The Problem

Not the Lord’s Supper (11:20)

Mistreatment of the poor (11:21–22)

The Focus (11:23–26)

The Information

Instituted by Jesus at the last supper (11:23)

The Meaning

The bread (11:24)

The cup (11:25)

The Reason

Proclaims the Lord’s death (11:26)

The Concern (11:27–34)

The Charge

Eating in an unworthy manner (11:27, 29)

The Command

Examination to prevent eating in an unworthy manner (11:28, 31)

The verdict

Judgment for eating in an unworthy manner (11:29–32)

Eating in a worthy manner (11:33–34)