1. The Christian and Public Worship (3)
The Lord’s Supper

2. The Lord’s Supper Partaking “in truth”
1 Corinthians 11:23-26, cf. Matt. 26:26-28
Elements – (unleavened) bread and “fruit of the vine” (not “wine”)
First day of the week – Acts 20:7
They came together – Acts 20:7, 1 Cor. 11:18ff

3. It is a memorial – cf. Eph. 1:7 Reverence A Time of reflection
The Lord’s Supper
Partaking “in spirit”
1 Corinthians 11:27-29
It is a memorial – cf. Eph. 1:7
Reverence
A Time of reflection

4. The Lord’s Supper Partaking “in spirit” What do I reflect upon?
The sacrifice of Jesus
His life that made it possible
What He said on the cross
What His blood accomplished
Your former spiritual state
Your current spiritual state (1 Cor. 11:28)
PREPARE for this

5. The Lord’s Supper
Partaking “in spirit”
It is a communion – fellowship with the Lord and one another – 1 Cor. 10:16-17
It is a declaration to yourself, your brethren and the world – 1 Cor. 11:26

6. The Lord’s Supper Preparing our minds
Being a weekly observance, it can become routine with little thought. Such is a serious danger – 1 Cor. 11:27-29
Remove distractions – personal (your cell phone, etc.) Think of others also
As we sing “to prepare our minds” are we?

7. The Lord’s Supper Preparing our minds Those presiding
Realize the importance of the occasion
Avoid a casual appearance
Prepare – will you read scripture or make some comments? Paul reminded the brethren at Corinth Jesus instructed before He instituted the supper

8. Seek variety in readings and comments.
The Lord’s Supper
Preparing our minds
Those presiding
Consider allowing an extra moment to contemplate after emblems are passed
Seek variety in readings and comments.

9. Giving Partaking “in truth” Authority for a collection and a treasury
1 Corinthians 16:1-2
Authority for a collection and a treasury
Funds – free will offering, not compulsory, of brethren
Funds received must be for purposes authorized – evangelism and limited benevolence

10. Giving
Partaking “in spirit”
2 Corinthians 8-9
Churches of the first century demonstrated genuine care, even sacrificing
2 Cor. 8:1-5 – Macedonia, they first gave themselves to the Lord.

11. Lay something aside 1 Cor. 16:1-2 With purpose - 2 Cor. 9:7
Giving
Partaking “in spirit”
Lay something aside 1 Cor. 16:1-2
With purpose - 2 Cor. 9:7
Not grudgingly or of necessity
Joyfully (cheerful)

12. Giving
Preparing our minds
We need to train ourselves to give generously – it is attitude!
Luke 21:1-4, widow with 2 mites, Luke 19:8 – Zacchaeus Acts 4:26-27 – Barnabas
Consider what God has given us

13. Giving Preparing our minds
Learn that there are blessings in giving (not the “health and wealth gospel”) - 2 Cor. 9:8-11 Acts 20:35 1 Timothy 6:17-19
Consider the church and her needs
Don’t limit your giving to the Sunday contribution!

14. Are we giving God our very best as we worship Him?