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Preparing For The Supper (1 Cor. 11–27-34)

 

We see abuses at the Lord’s Supper – 11:17-22; the meaning of the Supper – 11:23-26; and now preparing to keep the Supper – 11:27-34.

  1. We need to examine ourselves.
    • 11:27-29. The Heidelberg Catechism Question 81: ‘Who are to come to the table of the Lord?’ And it gives
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The Meaning Of The Lord’s Supper (1 Cor.11:23-26)

 

These are the familiar words read out every communion service.

  1. The Lord’s Supper is part of a relay of gospel truth.
    • 11:23a. The account is especially close to Luke 22:19-20.
    • 1 Cor.15:3; 2 Cor.12:1-7; Gal.1:11-12. There is a relay of truth.
  2. The Supper is a memorial of Calvary.
    • 11:23-25.
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Abusing The Lord’s Supper (1 Cor.11:17-22)

 

In the New Testament the Lord’s Supper was either a full meal of bread and wine or was celebrated at the end of the agape or love-feast. See Jude 12. Paul deals with abuses at the Supper (11:17-22); the meaning of the Supper (11:23-26); and the right participation in …

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Christ As Our Passover (1 Cor. 5:6-8)

 

In dealing with what to do with the man guilty of incest, Paul says that Christ is our Passover lamb (note Exodus 12).

  1. Sin affects the whole body.
    • 5:5-6 – the two aims are the restoration of the sinner and the purity of the church.
    • Galatians 5:7-10; Luke 12:1
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