The Lord’s Supper

The Lord’s Supper

1 Corinthians 11:23-29

July 20, 2025

Background for the Lord’s Supper

• The last plague in (death of firstborn) was a symbol of the gospel.
• The Jews celebrated the in Egypt every year (night of Jesus’ arrest).

Basics to understand about the meaning and purpose of the Lord’s Supper

• It is one of the two of the church (along with baptism), v. 23.
  • Commanded by Jesus, Luke 22:14-20.
    • New covenant with God: no longer based on the law but on Jesus’ sacrifice.
  • For as an expression of faith in Jesus.
• It is an expression of faith that looks to the past and to the future.
  • Faith in the : Jesus gave His body and blood as a sacrifice to take our judgement.
  • Faith in the future: Jesus is to complete His work, v. 26.
    • The gospel is the heart of missions – proclaim it!
• It is an important part of commitment and spiritual growth.
  • Participating is a mark of .
  • As food nourishes our body, the Lord’s Supper nourishes our , John 6:53-57.
  • The Lord’s Supper builds in the church, 1 Corinthians 10:17.
  • It is a time to reflect on our relationship with God, 1 Corinthians 11:27-29.
    • The church in Corinth was handling the Lord’s Supper carelessly and sinfully.
    • It is important to approach the Lord’s Supper with a attitude.
      • We can’t worship from the heart when we are holding on to sin in our lives.
      • Through we can turn back to God at any time with a clear conscience.

The Lord’s Supper is a time to:

• Celebrate the forgiveness and eternal life Jesus makes possible.
• Approach God with a heart of gratitude and worship.
• Draw closer to God and each other in the church.

Do you know God in a personal relationship?