Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread
The Lord’s Supper Origin Instituted by Jesus AFTER the Passover meal (Matt. 26:26-29) “…on the same night in which He was betrayed…” (1 Cor. 11:23)
The Lord’s Supper Components Bread – body (Matt. 26:26) Cup – blood (Matt. 26:27-28)
The Lord’s Supper Description (what) Not a physical meal (1 Cor. 11:20-30) A communion (1 Cor. 10:16)
The Lord’s Supper Purpose A memorial (1 Cor. 11:24-25) Proclamation (1 Cor. 11:26)
The Lord’s Supper Frequency “Often” (1 Cor. 11:25) “On the first day of the week” (Acts 20:7)
The Lord’s Supper Partaking “Examine himself” (1 Cor. 11:28) “Discerning the Lord’s body” (1 Cor. 11:29) “In memory” (1 Cor. 11:24-25) “In a worthy manner” (1 Cor. 11:27, 29)
The Lord’s Supper Joyously Yes, there is a tremendous price paid (1 Peter 1:18-19) Willingly (Jn. 10:17- 18) Necessary (Heb. 9:26; 10:4)
The Lord’s Supper Joyously Celebratory Saving the lost (Rom. 5:8) Victory over the devil (Heb. 2:14-15) Rejoicing over His resurrection (1 Cor. 6:14) Anticipating His coming (1 Cor. 11:26) Joyously