Participating in the Lord's Supper
Pastor: Jeff Bedwell Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23–29
Participating In The Lord’s Supper:
1 Corinthians 11:23-29:
God has given us the greatest memorial of all in the bread and the cup, because of that it matters how we participate in it.
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The Lord’s Supper is a time of…
- Commemoration (24-25)
Our focus is to be on Jesus Christ
Our focus is to be upon His Death
- Appreciation
“But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 15:57)
We approach the table with an attitude of Humility and Gratitude
- Proclamation (26)
Baptism and the Lord’s Supper can be one of the finest opportunities a parent will have to begin to explain the gospel of Jesus Christ to their children.
- Anticipation (26)
The Lord’s Supper is a Link between the two comings of Jesus.
- Examination (27-29)
Have you Accepted Jesus Christ as the sole provision for the forgiveness of your sin and the salvation of your life?
Have you Surrendered your life to Jesus Christ as Lord?
Are you willing to be Honest about any sin in your life and take care of that sin before you take the supper?
- Confess it
- Forsake it
- Rectify it
Making It Personal:
- Have you accepted Jesus Christ as the sole provision for the forgiveness of your sin and the salvation of your life?
- Have you surrendered your life to Jesus Christ as Lord?
- Are you willing to be honest about any sin in your life and take care of that sin before you take the supper?