1. Luke 7:8

2.  1) He issues commands (in a variety of forms).  2) He provides examples—both of individuals and churches.  3) He teaches by implication, meaning that He indicates what we should believe or practice without expressly saying it (requires inferences on our part).

3.  Why do we observe the Lord’s Supper? ◦ Command—1 Cor. 11:24: “Do this in remembrance of Me.”  Why do we observe it on the first day of the week? ◦ Example—Acts 20:7: “Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to bread bread…”  Why do we use unleavened bread? ◦ Implication—only unleavened bread was used during the Passover. ◦ Frequency is also taught by implication.

4. COMMANDGOD HAS NOT SPOKEN Build an ark (Gen. 6:14) Eat Lord’s supper (1 Cor. 11:23ff) Sing (Col. 3:16) Assemble (Acts 20:7) Go into all the world (Mark 16:15) Tools Containers, table Specific song, pitch Time, place of assembly Means of transportation, medium used Authorized as aids

5. COMMANDAID Assemble to worship (Acts 20:7) Sing (Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16) Teach the word of God (Eph. 4:11-16) Building Books, leader, pitch pipe Classrooms, class material, etc. Fellowship hall, family life center Piano, organ, etc. School for secular education ADDITION Not Authorized

6. Command God has not spoken Build ark (Gen. 6:14) Lord’s Supper (1 Cor. 11:23ff). Assemble (Acts 20:7) Benevolence (1 Cor. 16:1-2) Elders (Acts 14:23) Tools Containers, table Time, building Means used Number, how to select Structure, wood, door Elements, day Activities God has spoken Organization, recipients (saints) Scope of oversight, qualifications