Discipleship: Phase 1: Foundations - The Lord's Supper
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Matthew 26:17-20 (NIV) 17 On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Where do you want us to make preparations for you to eat the Passover?" 18 He replied, "Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, 'The Teacher says: My appointed time is near. I am going to celebrate the Passover with my disciples at your house.'" 19 So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover. 20 When evening came, Jesus was reclining at the table with the Twelve.
What do you know about the Passover Feast?
This is a great lesson for the meaning and purpose of the Lords' Supper.
Check out Exodus 12:1-20
What is the point of the Passover Feast?
- As a reminder of the dramatic rescue from slavery in Egypt, the Israelites were commanded to celebrate once a year.
We learn about these symbols: roasted lamb shank bone, 3 loaves of unleavened bread called the Unity, horseradish, charoseth (chopped apple and cinnamon), parsley dipped in salt water, hard boiled egg splashed with salt water, and 4 cups of wine (sanctification, instruction, redemption, and praise)
In Matthew, Jesus reinterpreted these elements:
Matthew 26:26-29
26 As they were eating [the Passover Meal], Jesus took some bread and blessed it. Then he broke it in
pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take this and eat it, for this is my body.” 27 And he took a cup of
wine and gave thanks to God for it. He gave it to them and said, “Each of you drink from it, 28 for this is my
blood, which confirms the covenant between God and his people. It is poured out as a sacrifice to forgive
the sins of many. 29 Mark my words—I will not drink wine again until the day I drink it new with you in my
Father’s Kingdom.”
Our modern day church celebration focuses on two main elements: the bread and the wine and its symbolism.
Why do you think it might be important for a church to celebrate this together?
In the same way that the Passover was celebrated as a family, it is important for the “Family
of God” to celebrate it together. It is the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ that has pulled
us together and created us as a family. As we all eat and drink the symbols together, we are
proclaiming that Jesus has redeemed us, he is worthy of our attention, and we will stay true to
the life and relationship he has called us to.
There is a spiritual bonding that takes place among us as a church celebrates this feast together.
To miss out on this experience is to miss out on a deeply significant celebration that Christ has
given to us as a gift to bless and strengthen us.
What do you think are some of the personal benefits you might receive from celebrating
the Lord’s Table with your church family?
What might be lacking in your life should this ceremony be neglected in your life?
Link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1vkH5yF4AnR38di8qL2cO_cddTvo2hIyH
Matthew 26:17-20 (NIV) 17 On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Where do you want us to make preparations for you to eat the Passover?" 18 He replied, "Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, 'The Teacher says: My appointed time is near. I am going to celebrate the Passover with my disciples at your house.'" 19 So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover. 20 When evening came, Jesus was reclining at the table with the Twelve.
What do you know about the Passover Feast?
This is a great lesson for the meaning and purpose of the Lords' Supper.
Check out Exodus 12:1-20
What is the point of the Passover Feast?
- As a reminder of the dramatic rescue from slavery in Egypt, the Israelites were commanded to celebrate once a year.
We learn about these symbols: roasted lamb shank bone, 3 loaves of unleavened bread called the Unity, horseradish, charoseth (chopped apple and cinnamon), parsley dipped in salt water, hard boiled egg splashed with salt water, and 4 cups of wine (sanctification, instruction, redemption, and praise)
In Matthew, Jesus reinterpreted these elements:
Matthew 26:26-29
26 As they were eating [the Passover Meal], Jesus took some bread and blessed it. Then he broke it in
pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take this and eat it, for this is my body.” 27 And he took a cup of
wine and gave thanks to God for it. He gave it to them and said, “Each of you drink from it, 28 for this is my
blood, which confirms the covenant between God and his people. It is poured out as a sacrifice to forgive
the sins of many. 29 Mark my words—I will not drink wine again until the day I drink it new with you in my
Father’s Kingdom.”
Our modern day church celebration focuses on two main elements: the bread and the wine and its symbolism.
Why do you think it might be important for a church to celebrate this together?
In the same way that the Passover was celebrated as a family, it is important for the “Family
of God” to celebrate it together. It is the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ that has pulled
us together and created us as a family. As we all eat and drink the symbols together, we are
proclaiming that Jesus has redeemed us, he is worthy of our attention, and we will stay true to
the life and relationship he has called us to.
There is a spiritual bonding that takes place among us as a church celebrates this feast together.
To miss out on this experience is to miss out on a deeply significant celebration that Christ has
given to us as a gift to bless and strengthen us.
What do you think are some of the personal benefits you might receive from celebrating
the Lord’s Table with your church family?
What might be lacking in your life should this ceremony be neglected in your life?
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