Why I am a member of the church of Christ Lesson 10 because what it teaches about worship Part 2 Acts 2:42

The Lord’s Supper The Institution of the Lord’s Supper

The Lord’s Supper And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, " Take, eat; this is My body."27 Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, " Drink from it, all of you. 28 For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

The Lord’s Supper 29 But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father's kingdom.“ - Matthew 26:26-29

The Lord’s Supper “this do” – Luke 22:19b Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and continued his message until midnight. - Acts 20:7

The Lord’s Supper For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death till He comes. - 1 Corinthians 11:26

The Lord’s Supper For you were bought at a price;… - 1 Cor 6:20a

The Lord’s Supper The Institution of the Lord’s Supper The Elements of the Lord’s Supper & who should partake of it

The Lord’s Supper And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, " Take, eat; this is My body.“ – Matthew 26:26

The Lord’s Supper Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, " Drink from it, all of you. – Matthew 26:27

The Lord’s Supper And they continued steadfastly in the apostles ' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. - Acts 2:42

The Lord’s Supper “this do” – Luke 22:19b

The Lord’s Supper And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, - Colossians 3:23

The Lord’s Supper Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. – 1 Corinthians 11:27

Giving to the Lord Giving to the Lord as seen in the Bible

Giving to the Lord Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need. – Acts 2:44-45

Giving to the Lord Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, and laid them at the apostles ' feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need. – Acts 4:34-35

Giving to the Lord Then all the craftsmen who were doing all the work of the sanctuary came, each from the work he was doing, and they spoke to Moses, saying, "The people bring much more than enough for the service of the work which the Lord commanded us to do."

Giving to the Lord So Moses gave a commandment, and they caused it to be proclaimed throughout the camp, saying, "Let neither man nor woman do any more work for the offering of the sanctuary." And the people were restrained from bringing, for the material they had was sufficient for all the work to be done —indeed too much. – Exodus 36:4-7

Giving to the Lord Giving to the Lord as seen in the Bible When & have often do you give?

Giving to the Lord On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come. – 1 Corinthians 16:2

Giving to the Lord Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: - 1 Corinthians 16:1

Giving to the Lord But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.

Giving to the Lord And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. - 2 Cor 9:6-8

Giving to the Lord Giving to the Lord as seen in the Bible When & have often do you give? Non-biblical practices of giving

Giving to the Lord So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. - 2 Corinthians 9:7

Worship on the first day of the week included the Lord’s Supper & Contribution Since worship on the first day of the week in the N.T. included both these elements what about us today?

Worship on the first day of the week included the Lord’s Supper & Contribution Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern. – Philippians 3:17

Worship on the first day of the week included the Lord’s Supper & Contribution And they continued steadfastly in the apostles ' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. - Acts 2:42

Worship on the first day of the week included the Lord’s Supper & Contribution Since worship on the first day of the week in the N.T. included both these elements what about us today? Can worship be pleasing without the Lord’s Supper & giving back to the Lord?

Worship on the first day of the week included the Lord’s Supper & Contribution Whoever commits sin also commits lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness. – 1 John 3:4

Incorrect worship is not worship at all And in vain they worship me.. - Matthew 15:9a