Biblical understanding of the Lord’s Supper:
1. An act of obedience.
a. “Do this in remembrance of Me” – I Cor. 11:24.
b. An ordinance of the Church, ordained by Jesus as obedient act of remembrance.
2. An act of identification.
a. “Eat the Lord’s Supper” - I Cor. 11:20.
b. Jesus hosts the Supper for those who know Him and are identified with Him.
3. An act of covenant.
a. “This cup is the new covenant in My blood” – I Cor. 11:25.
b. New arrangement between God and men in Jesus Christ.
4. An act of participation.
a. “Communion in the blood and body of Jesus” – I Cor. 10:16.
b. Unified in “common union” of fellowship around Jesus Christ.
5. An act of thanksgiving.
a. “When He had given thanks He broke bread” – I Cor. 11:24.
b. Eucharist is transliteration of Greek “to give thanks.”
6. An act of representation.
a. “This is My body...this is My blood” – I Cor. 11:24, 25.
b. Must avoid crass materialistic literalism.
7. An act of commemoration.
a. “Do this in remembrance of Me” – I Cor. 11:24.
b. A memorial observance.
8. An act of examination.
a. “Let a man examine himself, and so let him eat” – I Cor. 11:28.
b. Self-examination .
9. An act of proclamation.
a. “As oft as you eat...you proclaim the Lord’s death” – I Cor. 11:26.
b. We proclaim that we are believers in the efficacy of Christ’s death, resurrection and life.
10. An act of anticipation.
a. “You proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes” – I Cor. 11:26.
b. Expectation of the consummation of Jesus’ work.
an easy low-rising bread - 7/9 grain cereal may be found at your HFS. -
Flour Equivalent 3 cups
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