When we examine ourselves honestly, we find ourselves unrighteous without Christ, and greatly in need of the sacrifice he made. ![]() We are to partake of the Lord’s Supper in a spirit of self examination. "Let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup." We look INWARD to ourselves The Lord’s Supper week by week helps us stay focussed on the real purpose of this short life (James 4:14, Revelation 3:3). We know that eternity could be upon any one of us at any moment either by death or by the Lord’s return. That is why the hymn writer called it "the little while between". till he come." We look FORWARD to eternityįor each of us individually, "till he comes" means "till I die". Anyone can preach Christ in this manner (Colossians 4:5). Going to the Supper is preaching by example. When we assemble to partake of the Lord’s Supper, we are making a statement that Christ died for the world, and we set an example to all those who observe us keeping our weekly appointment with the Lord at his table. "For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death." We look OUTWARD to the lost His body and blood were a sacrifice for our sins (Hebrews 10:19-20). When we partake of the fruit of the vine, we remember that the blood of Christ was poured out of his body. ![]() When we partake of the unleavened bread, we remember that Christ’s body was cruelly treated and nailed to the cross. The Lord’s Supper is a memorial supper, a ceremony of remembrance. "Do this in remembrance of me." We look BACKWARD to the cross This is a chart lesson based on 1Corinthians 11:20-34. In this Bible study series called "Remember" it is appropriate that we include a lesson about the memorial Supper which Jesus instituted.
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