Eat With Jesus (Luke 22:7-30)

MOTIVATE Food * Lord’s Supper / Communion / Eucharist Today, we start a 3-week series on Being with Jesus: EXAMINE      Luke 22:7-30          Eat With Jesus 7 Then came the day of Unleavened Bread, on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. The Jews had several religious feasts – 1 weekly, 7 primary feasts, and…

Remember Jesus (1 Corinthians 11:17-34)

MOTIVATE       Table Manners from previous centuries[1] Regardless of the century you live in or the home you eat in, there are always table manners for you to be aware. Likewise, when Christians come to the Lord’s Table they must understand what is expected when they participate in the Supper. EXAMINE 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 The Corinthian…

Fencing The Table & Connecting The Ordinances

As Christians, in addition to obedience of Jesus’ teachings, a gathered body of Christians regularly performs at least two ordinances: Baptism and Lord’s Supper (Communion). Baptism signifies our union with Jesus through His life, death, and resurrection. And the Lord’s Supper signifies our communion with Christ. Some traditions add a third ordinance: feet washing. Still…

Supper Manners (1 Corinthians 11:17-34)

MOTIVATE           Table Manners from previous centuries[1]  –          Some people put their hands in the dishes the moment they have sat down.  Wolves do that. –          Do not keep your knife always in your hand, as village people do, but take it only when you need it. –          Do not put back on your plate what…