𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝’𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐬

The Lord’s Supper is one of the most profound and significant acts we can participate in as Christians. It is not just a tradition, but a divine act that binds us to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Today we will look at four aspects of the Lord’s Supper: remembrance, fellowship, grace, and hope. (Lukas 22:7-20)
The Lord’s Supper is not for the perfect, but for those who need grace.
THE LORDS SUPPER IS A MEMORIAL MEAL
Jesus said, “Do this in remembrance of me.” (Luke 22:19)
The remembrance of Jesus’ sacrifice is a living reality in our lives. The Lord’s Supper brings us back to the cross, where Jesus bore our sins. Just as the Passover meal reminded the Israelites of God’s deliverance from Egypt, the Lord’s Supper reminds us of our deliverance from the slavery of sin.

HOW DO WE REMEMBER JESUS IN THE LORD’S SUPPER?

1. We remember his love: “For God so loved the world…” (John 3:16).
2. We remember his suffering: “He was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him…” (Isaiah 53:5).
3. We remember his victory: “It is finished!” (John 19:30).
4. The Lord’s Supper is a time of thanksgiving, where we not only look back on Jesus’ sacrifice, but also renew our commitment to live for him.

THE LORDS SUPPER IS A MEAL OF FELLOWSHIP
The Lord’s Supper and resurrection of Jesus.
Today we will look at four aspects of the Lord’s Supper: remembrance, fellowship, grace, and hope.
“The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not a sharing in the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not a sharing in the body of Christ? Because there is one bread, we are one body, for we all partake of the one bread.” (1 Corinthians 10:16-17)
When we partake of the Lord’s Supper, we are not alone. We are together as God’s family.
The Lord’s supper is one of the deepest and most significant acts we can participate in as Christians. It is not just a tradition, but a divine act that binds us to the life, death, and his resurrection.

THREE LEVELS OF FELLOWSHIP IN THE LORDD’S SUPPER:

1. Fellowship with Christ—We are united with Him in His death and resurrection.
2. Fellowship with One Another—We come together as one body, despite our differences.
3. Communion with the Saints – We participate in something that Christians have been doing for 2,000 years, and we stand in a common covenant of faith with them.
   In a world marked by division, the Lord’s Supper reminds us that we are one in Christ. It also calls us to live in reconciliation. Jesus says in Matthew 5:23-24 that we must be reconciled to our brothers before we come to the altar.
   “If you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go first; be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.” (Matthew 5:23-24)
   Let the Lord’s Supper be a time to seek unity, forgiveness, and love.

THE LORD’S SUPPER IS A COMMUNMION MEAL
Some feel unworthy to take communion, but the truth is that none of us are worthy in ourselves. The Lord’s Supper is not for the perfect, but for those who need grace.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN THAT THE LORD’S SUPPER IS A COMMUNION MEAL?

1. It reminds us that salvation is a gift – We cannot earn it. “For by grace you have been saved, through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.” (Ephesians 2:8)
2. It strengthens us spiritually – Just as physical food strengthens the body, the Lord’s Supper strengthens our faith.
3. It calls us to self-examination – Paul says in 1 Corinthians 11:28, “Let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup.”
4. Taking the Lord’s Supper by faith means coming with an open heart and allowing God to fill us with His grace.

THE LORD’S SUPPER IS A MEAL OF HOPE
“But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.” (Matthew 26:29)
The Lord’s Supper points forward to a greater feast – the marriage supper of the Lamb in heaven.
“And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me: These are the true words of God.” (Revelation 19:9)

WHEN WE TAKE THE LORD’S SUPPER WE LOOK FORWARD TO:

1. The day when Jesus shall return.
2. A new heaven and a new earth where there shall be no more sorrow or pain.

AN EVERLASTING FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD
The Lord’s Supper reminds us that our life here is temporary, and that we have a heavenly inheritance waiting for us.
Therefore, when we partake of the Lord’s Supper, let us come:

1. With thanksgiving, because Jesus died for us.
2. With a spirit of fellowship, because we are one in Christ.
3. With faith, because God gives us his grace.
4. With hope, because one day we shall sit at table with Jesus himself.