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20170122 the lord's supper
The document discusses the significance of bread and wine in the Last Supper based on biblical passages. It describes how Jesus used bread and wine as symbols of his body and blood, establishing them as the elements of Holy Communion. He commanded his followers to partake in remembrance of him. However, in the Corinthian church some were disregarding their communion with Christ and each other by reinforcing social divisions. Paul warned this could lead to spiritual and physical harm unless they corrected themselves and embraced true community as the body of Christ.
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- 2. And he tookbread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.’ In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you’ The Last Supper Luke 22:19-20 NIV
- 3. BREAD Old Testament: asign of companionship and hospitality New Testament – continues and enriches the symbol • Jesus temptation • In the Lord’s prayer • Feeding the multitudes • Jesus as the Bread of Life • The Last Supper
- 4. JESUS AND MEALS Jesus’trademark – companionship and hospitality In His general meals: • He invited people from all walks of life • Particularly those who were excluded • Modelled God’s hospitality
- 5. THE LAST SUPPER Acommunity meal – ‘prepare for us’ Association with the Jewish Passover Sacred symbols – representing a greater reality
- 6. THE LAST SUPPER Bread– Jesus body broken and given for you Wine –New Covenant in my blood poured out for you Both symbols speak to Jesus’ sacrifice Do this in remembrance of me
- 7. THE CORINTHIAN SUPPER 1Cor 11:23-26 NIV For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: the Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, ‘This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.’ In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.’ For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
- 8. TRUE PURPOSE Paul citesthe Jesus tradition Remembrance • More than a historical acknowledgement Proclaim His death until He comes
- 9. THE CORINTHIAN SUPPER 1Cor 11:27-29 NIV So then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. Everyone ought to examine themselves before they eat of the bread and drink from the cup. For those who eat and drink without discerning the body of Christ eat and drink judgment on themselves.
- 10. THE MANNER (PERSONAL) •In an unworthy manner • Sinning against the body and blood • Examine themselves before the meal • Eat and drink judgement on themselves
- 11. THE PROBLEM 1 Cor11:27-29 NIV In the first place, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions among you, and to some extent I believe it. No doubt there have to be differences among you to show which of you have God’s approval. So then, when you come together, it is not the Lord’s Supper you eat, for when you are eating, some of you go ahead with your own private suppers. As a result, one person remains hungry and another gets drunk. Don’t you have homes to eat and drink in? Or do you despise the church of God by humiliating those who have nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you? Certainly not in this matter!
- 12. THE PROBLEM • Thereare divisions – ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’ • Reinforcing a 1st century socio-cultural model • Disregarding the redeemed community • It is not companionship / a communion
- 13. THE MANNER (COMMUNITY) •In an unworthy manner • Sinning against the body and blood • Examine themselves before the meal • Eat and drink judgement on themselves
- 14. CONSEQUENCES 1 Cor 11:30-34NIV That is why many among you are weak and ill, and a number of you have fallen asleep. But if we were more discerning with regard to ourselves, we would not come under such judgment. Nevertheless, when we are judged in this way by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be finally condemned with the world.
- 15. CONSEQUENCES • Judgement • Someare ill • Some have ‘fallen asleep’ • Discipline • So as not to be finally condemned
- 16. THE MAIN POINT 1Cor 11:33-34 NIV So then, my brothers and sisters, when you gather to eat, you should all eat together. Anyone who is hungry should eat something at home, so that when you meet together it may not result in judgment. And when I come I will give further instructions
- 17. THE MAIN POINT •Body, The Body and body • Christ’s Body – Redemption of Sins • The Body of Christ – The Church • Your Body – Temple of the Holy Spirit • The Community of the King
- 18. CORRECTION • 1Co 11:31But if we judged ourselves rightly, we would not be judged. • Correct Yourself • Be the Church
- 19. “Faith is notthe knowledge of an object but communion with it” The Last Supper Nicolas Gomez Davila
Editor's Notes
- #18 Paul links the three bodies together in an interdependent progression, like pearls on a string. When we are together each must do so to bring glory to Christ. W we are having the breaking of bread which is having the Lord’s supper in the context of community. Like today we are as community of faith sharing the elements but also having fellowship around the breaking of bread. When we do this we must make sure that we are doing so in a way that displays the kingdom. If we are coming to this gathering with selfishness, lack of concern for others or just to fill ourselves we are not discerning the body. We are not showing understanding why Christ died and we are not showing respect to his body, we are in fact part of the problem not the solution. We may then feel the consequences in our own bodies. When we gather we do so not just to eat and have fun but to be in unity for His names sake. So we come for that purpose. We all come with different appetites and pallets but when we eat together we share and enjoy our cultures together but in a way that is inclusive and free. Therefore: I come with others in mind, If I have much I come prepared to share and therefore may eat at home. If I have little I come with others in mind not to eat much but to share what is available. In the Corinthian time the gatherings were often in the homes of the rich so it was wrong of the rich to have their usual lavish meals in front of those that had little while it was also not correct that the poor came just to the gathering to feats at the table of the wealthy. All were to come to share together and therefore they shared in generosity but with modesty. The main point is not food or fellowship it is being the community of the King where all are part of and equal members.