Matt. 6:7; “"And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their many.

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Scripture reading: 1 Cor. 11:23-34

Warnings against vain worship: Matt. 6:7; “"And when you are praying, do not use

meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their many words.”

Isa. 29:13; “Then the Lord said, "Because this people draw near with their words And honor Me with their lip service, But they remove their hearts far from Me, And their reverence for Me consists of tradition learned by rote,” Therefore behold, I will once again deal marvelously with this people, wondrously marvelous; And the wisdom of their wise men will perish, And the discernment of their discerning men will be concealed.”

Considerations of The Lord’s Supper

The Lord’s Supper Meal

We remember the death of Jesus Christ by partaking of the Lord’s gr. “deipnon” (“supper” “feast” “banquet”) (1 Cor. 11:20)

Instituted during another meal: The Passover meal (Luke 22:8) A meal that reminded of the Freedom from

Egyptian bondage Lord’s Supper reminds us of the freedom

now possible from sin.

The Lord’s Supper Meal

Meals consist of food and drink. Two elements we need to sustain life.

Observing the Lord’s supper each week reminds us that Jesus is our spiritual food. John 6:51-58.

Clarification: These emblems are representatives and not sacraments.

Lord’s Supper and Sacrifice:

In the OT Sacrifice was a reminder of sin Heb. 10:1-4 ▪ Day of atonement▪ Reminded that they still needed a savior

Heb. 10:10-18;▪ We now have a reminder that we have

actually been forgiven.

Lord’s Supper and Sacrifice:

Eating Sacrifices: Many sacrifices that were eaten (Deut.

12:6-7, 17-18 ) Passover sacrifice eaten. (Exod. 12:8)▪ Christ is our passover (1 Cor. 5:7)

In the OT The blood was always poured out. ▪ Life in the blood and given to the altar for

atonement (Lev. 17:11)▪ In The NT we drink the blood of our sacrifice!!!

The Evangelistic Nature of the Lord’s Supper

A memorial can also serve as a teacher!!!

Joshua 4:1-7 1 Cor. 11:26 we “proclaim the Lord’s

death…” We remember and reflect but we are

also able to teach. Ex. Funerals.

A remeberance of Victory!!! Passover

The Passover was not a depressing meal. The songs attributed to being sung during the

Passover were songs of jubilation and victory. ▪ “Hallel Psalms” (113-118)

The Lord’s supper We typically reflect on the great price paid. Let us remember as well the great victory that this

accomplished. (1 Cor. 15:53-57) This foreshadows the final and jubilation of the

wedding feast where the church and lamb are united (rev. 19:9)

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