Holy Communion
Transcript: 2. It was held in the Upper Room. Luke 22:12"... he shall show you a large upper room." 3. They ate unleavened bread. Matthew 26:17".. the feast of unleavened bread..." c. Is there any unconfessed sin in my life? Sel-Pity? Pride? Covetousness? Laziness? Sidobedience? Love of sin? Love of the World? d. Do I heartily repent of my sins? Confession without repentance is mockery? e. Do I Promise in my Heart to loive a more holy Life? f. Do I love God with all my heart, soul, strenght and mind? Luke 10:27a. Thank you. :) 4. The bread must be broken. Luke 22:19 "and He took bread... and brake it." 5. They used only one loaf and one cup, Matthew 26:26,27. Common Oriental practice. The story of the First Communion is told in the Gospels, and by running the narratives together this seems to be correct order. 2. Why must we examine ourselves? 8. Judas leaves to the surprise of all, John 13:26-30 9. Jesus Took bread,blessed, broke it and gave it to them, Luke 22:19 a. Because it is the direct command of the Scriptures. b. To eat unworthily brings judgement, weakness, sicknes and an early death. It must be an examinatn that finds sin and then casts it away in contrition. 6. Peter makes a sign for John to ask the question, John 13:21,22 7. Jesus give the sign. the one that receives the sop, Matthew 26:23 1. The disciples gather at the table but their fellowship was marred by an argument as to who was the greatest among them, Luke 22:24-30 8. No women were present, only the Lord Jesus and His disciples. 1. It was evening. Matthew 26 :20"Now when the even was come, He sat down with the twelve". g. Do I Love my neighbour as myself? Luke 10:27b 1 Corinthians 11:28" But let a man examine himelf, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. " -We Partake of Communion in obedience to the command of Christ, 1 Corinthians 11:24 -We partake in anticipation of His soon return, 1Corinthians 11:26 -We partake to show forth the Lord's death, 1 Corinthians 11:26 2. As a rebuke Jesus washed their feet, John 13:1-20 3. Jesus Declares that one of them would betray Him, Matthew 26:21-25 IV Self Examination is Essential II. Purpose of a Communion Service 1. Who am I to examine ? The preacher? My Husband? Elders? Neighbours? No! Myself! 10. Jesus took the cup, blessed it and gave it to them. Luke 22:20 11. They sang a hymn and went out to the Garden og Gethsemane, Matthew 26:30-36 Holy Communion Life is a Trust.. Life is Test... Life is Temporary Assignment... Holy Communion us one of the Sacraments instituted by Christ Himself, Matthew 26:26-29 Christ only celebrated this once with His Disciples- on the eve of Gethsemane. a. Do I really and truly believe on the Lord Jesus Christ? Acts 16:31 b. Am I really born again in the familyof God? John 3:3-7 V Requirements for a Communion Service VI Results Conclusion 3. How am I to eaxamine myself? By asking myself certain pertinent questions. II Who may Partake of Communion? -Only those who have been born into the family of Godhave the right to sit at His table in fellowship with Lord. -The unbeliever and natural man belong at the "table of devils" 1 Corinthians 10:21 Is it Possible to Conduct a Communion Today exactly as the First? 6. They were in a reclining position, John 13:23-26. John was leaning on Jesus' breast. 7. It was held after the meal. Matthew 26:26 "and as they were eating... " 4. This Arouses great excitement and each one asks, “Lord, is it I”? Matthew 26:21-23 5. Jesus says that the traitor is eating with them, John 13:21,22