1. Lesson 3 – The Lord’s Supper

2. The Lord has given local churches a blueprint of His will. I hear many today say that we cannot know how local churches conducted their assemblies (worship).I hear many today say that we cannot know how local churches conducted their assemblies (worship). When I hear that I am inclined to ask them: “Have you ever read the New Testament?”When I hear that I am inclined to ask them: “Have you ever read the New Testament?” We will find that God had a plan to save, equip and preserve a people that involved the local church. (Eph 4:14-16)We will find that God had a plan to save, equip and preserve a people that involved the local church. (Eph 4:14-16)

3. The Lord has given local churches a blueprint of His will. Ephesians 4:14-16 - that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, 15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head -- Christ --Ephesians 4:14-16 - that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, 15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head -- Christ --

4. The Lord has given local churches a blueprint of His will. 16 from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love.16 from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love.

5. The Lord has given local churches a blueprint of His will. Within God’s plan there is room for different way to do what He authorized in His word. The Bible speaks of that which is expedient or profitable. (1 Cor 6:12; 10:23)Within God’s plan there is room for different way to do what He authorized in His word. The Bible speaks of that which is expedient or profitable. (1 Cor 6:12; 10:23)

6. The Lord has given local churches a blueprint of His will. 1 Corinthians 6:12 - All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.1 Corinthians 6:12 - All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.

7. The Lord has given local churches a blueprint of His will. 1 Corinthians 10:23 - All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify.1 Corinthians 10:23 - All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify.

8. The Lord has given local churches a blueprint of His will. Let us look at the Lord’s Supper and see clearly how we can know what the Lord commands us!Let us look at the Lord’s Supper and see clearly how we can know what the Lord commands us! We will start with a historical narrative giving the account of Jesus instituting His supper with the apostles. (Mt 26:26-29)We will start with a historical narrative giving the account of Jesus instituting His supper with the apostles. (Mt 26:26-29)

9. The Lord has given local churches a blueprint of His will. Matthew 26:26-29 - And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, "Take, eat; this is My body." 27 Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. 28 "For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.Matthew 26:26-29 - And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, "Take, eat; this is My body." 27 Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. 28 "For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

10. The Lord has given local churches a blueprint of His will. 29 "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."29 "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."

11. The Lord has given local churches a blueprint of His will. God expected us to handle this account as instruction on how to do this!God expected us to handle this account as instruction on how to do this! While written in the form of an example, the since follower of the Lord will let this example limit him (bind) in the observance of the Lord’s Supper!While written in the form of an example, the since follower of the Lord will let this example limit him (bind) in the observance of the Lord’s Supper!

12. Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper before His death Jesus greatly desired to observe this Passover and implement the fulfillment of the Passover in giving the Lord’s Supper. (Lk 22:14-16)Jesus greatly desired to observe this Passover and implement the fulfillment of the Passover in giving the Lord’s Supper. (Lk 22:14-16)

13. Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper before His death Luke 22:14-16 - When the hour had come, He sat down, and the twelve apostles with Him. 15 Then He said to them, "With fervent desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer; 16 "for I say to you, I will no longer eat of it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God."Luke 22:14-16 - When the hour had come, He sat down, and the twelve apostles with Him. 15 Then He said to them, "With fervent desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer; 16 "for I say to you, I will no longer eat of it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God."

14. Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper before His death How could anyone who names the name of Christ not take this very seriously?How could anyone who names the name of Christ not take this very seriously? Jesus connects the Lord’s Supper to the fulfillment of the Passover. It is not a fulfillment of the sacrifices involved with the Temple (Ex. burnt offering)Jesus connects the Lord’s Supper to the fulfillment of the Passover. It is not a fulfillment of the sacrifices involved with the Temple (Ex. burnt offering) Jesus named the elements and what they signified. (Mt 26:26-28)Jesus named the elements and what they signified. (Mt 26:26-28)

15. Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper before His death Matthew 26:26-28 - And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, "Take, eat; this is My body." 27 Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. 28 "For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.Matthew 26:26-28 - And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, "Take, eat; this is My body." 27 Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. 28 "For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

16. Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper before His death The cross of Christ is central to the mind of a Christian. (Gal 6:14)The cross of Christ is central to the mind of a Christian. (Gal 6:14)

17. Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper before His death Galatians 6:14 - But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.Galatians 6:14 - But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.

18. Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper before His death This was not the Passover but a memorial of Jesus’ death.This was not the Passover but a memorial of Jesus’ death. Taking bread and thinking about Jesus’ body on the cross takes concentration and meditation. We can call this worship!Taking bread and thinking about Jesus’ body on the cross takes concentration and meditation. We can call this worship! The mention of the kingdom and a future partaking of this supper with His followers shows it would be observed by all of His followers. (Mt 26:29)The mention of the kingdom and a future partaking of this supper with His followers shows it would be observed by all of His followers. (Mt 26:29)

19. Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper before His death Matthew 26:29 - "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 - "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."

20. Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper before His death 1. How can we know how local churches should conduct their assemblies?1. How can we know how local churches should conduct their assemblies? 2. What is meant when we say something is “expedient?”2. What is meant when we say something is “expedient?” 3. Does the example of Jesus instituting the Lord’s Supper bind anything on Christians today?3. Does the example of Jesus instituting the Lord’s Supper bind anything on Christians today? 4. How important is our observing the Lord’s Supper to Jesus? Explain!4. How important is our observing the Lord’s Supper to Jesus? Explain!

21. Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper before His death 5. Why do we need to know that the Lord’s Supper is a fulfillment of the Jewish Passover meal? What do we learn from this?5. Why do we need to know that the Lord’s Supper is a fulfillment of the Jewish Passover meal? What do we learn from this? 6. Make a list of things the Lord’s supper teaches us and reminds us of.6. Make a list of things the Lord’s supper teaches us and reminds us of.

22. Paul delivered Jesus’ instructions with additional detail Those who would take only what Jesus did in His ministry without the additional instructions of the Apostles are fighting the Lord himself! (Jn 16:12-13; Mt 18:18; 1 Cor 11:23; 14:37)Those who would take only what Jesus did in His ministry without the additional instructions of the Apostles are fighting the Lord himself! (Jn 16:12-13; Mt 18:18; 1 Cor 11:23; 14:37)

23. Paul delivered Jesus’ instructions with additional detail John 16:12-13 - "I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 "However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.John 16:12-13 - "I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 "However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.

24. Paul delivered Jesus’ instructions with additional detail Matthew 18:18 - "Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.Matthew 18:18 - "Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.

25. Paul delivered Jesus’ instructions with additional detail 1 Corinthians 11:23 - For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread;1 Corinthians 11:23 - For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread;

26. Paul delivered Jesus’ instructions with additional detail 1 Corinthians 14:37 - If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things which I write to you are the commandments of the Lord.1 Corinthians 14:37 - If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things which I write to you are the commandments of the Lord.

27. Paul delivered Jesus’ instructions with additional detail God’s plan involved the full delivery of truth through the Apostles.God’s plan involved the full delivery of truth through the Apostles. We will gain addition instructions as to how and where the Lord’s Supper was to be observed. (2 Pt 3:2; 2 Thess 3:6)We will gain addition instructions as to how and where the Lord’s Supper was to be observed. (2 Pt 3:2; 2 Thess 3:6)

28. Paul delivered Jesus’ instructions with additional detail 2 Peter 3:2 - that you may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior,2 Peter 3:2 - that you may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior,

29. Paul delivered Jesus’ instructions with additional detail 2 Thessalonians 3:6 - But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us.2 Thessalonians 3:6 - But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us.

30. Paul delivered Jesus’ instructions with additional detail The Lord’s Supper was to be observed in an assembly of a local church.The Lord’s Supper was to be observed in an assembly of a local church. The instructions to this local church is for all the members to be called together to observe the Lord’s Supper. (1 Cor 1:2; 11:18, 20, 33)The instructions to this local church is for all the members to be called together to observe the Lord’s Supper. (1 Cor 1:2; 11:18, 20, 33)

31. Paul delivered Jesus’ instructions with additional detail 1 Corinthians 1:2 - To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:1 Corinthians 1:2 - To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:

32. Paul delivered Jesus’ instructions with additional detail 1 Corinthians 11:18 - For first of all, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you, and in part I believe it.1 Corinthians 11:18 - For first of all, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you, and in part I believe it.

33. Paul delivered Jesus’ instructions with additional detail 1 Corinthians 11:20 - Therefore when you come together in one place, it is not to eat the Lord's Supper.1 Corinthians 11:20 - Therefore when you come together in one place, it is not to eat the Lord's Supper.

34. Paul delivered Jesus’ instructions with additional detail 1 Corinthians 11:33 - Therefore, my brethren, when you come together to eat, wait for one another.1 Corinthians 11:33 - Therefore, my brethren, when you come together to eat, wait for one another.

35. Paul delivered Jesus’ instructions with additional detail We have an example of the church at Troas doing the same thing. (Acts 20:7-8)We have an example of the church at Troas doing the same thing. (Acts 20:7-8)

36. Paul delivered Jesus’ instructions with additional detail Acts 20:7-8 - Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and continued his message until midnight. 8 There were many lamps in the upper room where they were gathered together.Acts 20:7-8 - Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and continued his message until midnight. 8 There were many lamps in the upper room where they were gathered together.

37. Paul delivered Jesus’ instructions with additional detail The very purpose of the Lord’s Supper involves communication with others. (1 Cor 11:26)The very purpose of the Lord’s Supper involves communication with others. (1 Cor 11:26)

38. Paul delivered Jesus’ instructions with additional detail 1 Corinthians 11:26 - For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death till He comes.1 Corinthians 11:26 - For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death till He comes.

39. Paul delivered Jesus’ instructions with additional detail 1. Why do we need additional detail from the ministry of Christ on how to observe the Lord’s Supper?1. Why do we need additional detail from the ministry of Christ on how to observe the Lord’s Supper? 2. What are the consequences when men either ignore the apostle’s instructions or try to pit the teachings of the apostles against the teachings of Christ?2. What are the consequences when men either ignore the apostle’s instructions or try to pit the teachings of the apostles against the teachings of Christ? 3. Should the Lord’s Supper be observed by individuals or by the whole church assembled?3. Should the Lord’s Supper be observed by individuals or by the whole church assembled?

40. Paul delivered Jesus’ instructions with additional detail 4. Why must the Lord’s Supper involve others?4. Why must the Lord’s Supper involve others? 5. What do we learn from the example of the church at Troas when they partook of the Lord’s Supper?5. What do we learn from the example of the church at Troas when they partook of the Lord’s Supper?