The Lord’s Supper (an Overview) “The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?” 1 Corinthians 10:16

The Meaning of the Supper It is a Memorial 1 Corinthians 11:23-25; Matthew 26:28 It is a Memorial 1 Corinthians 11:23-25; Matthew 26:28

1 Corinthians 11:23-25 For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; 24 and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, "Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me." 25 In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me."

Matthew 26:28 “For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.” The supper is a memorial of the Lord’s death, which makes our delivery from the bondage of sin possible! “For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.” The supper is a memorial of the Lord’s death, which makes our delivery from the bondage of sin possible!

The Meaning of the Supper It is a Memorial 1 Corinthians 11:23-25; Matthew 26:28 It is a Proclamation 1 Corinthians 11:26 It is a Memorial 1 Corinthians 11:23-25; Matthew 26:28 It is a Proclamation 1 Corinthians 11:26

For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death till He comes. We proclaim our faith in the efficacy of the Lord’s death We proclaim our faith in the eventual return of our Lord For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death till He comes. We proclaim our faith in the efficacy of the Lord’s death We proclaim our faith in the eventual return of our Lord

The Meaning of the Supper It is a Memorial 1 Corinthians 11:23-25; Matthew 26:28 It is a Proclamation 1 Corinthians 11:26 It is a Communion 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 It is a Memorial 1 Corinthians 11:23-25; Matthew 26:28 It is a Proclamation 1 Corinthians 11:26 It is a Communion 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? 17 For we, though many, are one bread and one body; for we all partake of that one bread.

The Observance of the Supper To be Done with Reverence 1 Corinthians 11:27, 29 To be Done with Reverence 1 Corinthians 11:27, 29

(27), 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. (29), For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord's body Refers to the action of observing, not the worthiness of the person. (27), 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. (29), For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord's body Refers to the action of observing, not the worthiness of the person.

The Observance of the Supper To be Done with Reverence 1 Corinthians 11:27, 29 To be Done with Self-Examination 1 Corinthians 11:28 To be Done with Reverence 1 Corinthians 11:27, 29 To be Done with Self-Examination 1 Corinthians 11:28

But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. The only way to know if your observance is acceptable is by self- examination. (Note: It is accurate to say that the rebellious will not be accepted of God in their offering of worship). cf. Matthew 5:23-24 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. The only way to know if your observance is acceptable is by self- examination. (Note: It is accurate to say that the rebellious will not be accepted of God in their offering of worship). cf. Matthew 5:23-24

Matthew 5:23-24 Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.

The Observance of the Supper To be Done with Reverence 1 Corinthians 11:27, 29 To be Done with Self-Examination 1 Corinthians 11:28 To be Done with Other Christians Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 11:33 To be Done with Reverence 1 Corinthians 11:27, 29 To be Done with Self-Examination 1 Corinthians 11:28 To be Done with Other Christians Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 11:33

Acts 20:7 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.

1 Corinthians 11:33 Therefore, my brethren, when you come together to eat, wait for one another. The supper is to be taken in the assembly… if providentially hindered from the assembly, then the obligation is removed. Therefore, my brethren, when you come together to eat, wait for one another. The supper is to be taken in the assembly… if providentially hindered from the assembly, then the obligation is removed.

The Observance of the Supper To be Done with Reverence 1 Corinthians 11:27, 29 To be Done with Self-Examination 1 Corinthians 11:28 To be Done with Other Christians Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 11:33 To be Done Often Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 To be Done with Reverence 1 Corinthians 11:27, 29 To be Done with Self-Examination 1 Corinthians 11:28 To be Done with Other Christians Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 11:33 To be Done Often Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Acts 20:7 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.

1 Corinthians 16:1-2 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: 2 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.

Lutheran Scholar “ As we have already remarked, the celebration of the Lord's Supper was still held to constitute an essential part of divine worship every Sunday, as appears from Justin Martyr (A.D. 150) …” Augustus Neander, History Of Christian Religion And Church, Vol. I, p. 332 “ As we have already remarked, the celebration of the Lord's Supper was still held to constitute an essential part of divine worship every Sunday, as appears from Justin Martyr (A.D. 150) …” Augustus Neander, History Of Christian Religion And Church, Vol. I, p. 332

Presbyterian Scholar “ This ordinance (the Lord's Supper) seems to have been administered every Lord's day; and probably no professed Christian absented themselves …” (Thomas Scott, Commentary On Acts 20:7) “ This ordinance (the Lord's Supper) seems to have been administered every Lord's day; and probably no professed Christian absented themselves …” (Thomas Scott, Commentary On Acts 20:7)

Episcopalian Scholar “ This also is an important example of weekly communion as the practice of the first Christians. “ A. C. Hervey, Commentary On Acts 20:7 “ This also is an important example of weekly communion as the practice of the first Christians. “ A. C. Hervey, Commentary On Acts 20:7

Congregationalist Scholar “ It is well known that the primitive Christians administered the Eucharist (the Lord's Supper) every Lord's day. ” P. Doddridge, Notes On Acts 20:7 “ It is well known that the primitive Christians administered the Eucharist (the Lord's Supper) every Lord's day. ” P. Doddridge, Notes On Acts 20:7

Conclusion The Lord’s Supper is a very special memorial that Christians are privileged to participate in on each Lord’s day. The first century Christians were steadfast in their observance of it… as we should be as well!