2. Study Objectives Help Lord’s Supper observance become more meaningful Grow closer to God and our brethren Answer questions regarding the Lord’s Supper

4. Memorials in the Bible Rainbow in the sky (Gen. 9:9-13) Pillar of Jacob (Genesis 28:10-22) The Passover (Exodus 12:14)

5. 1 Cor. 11:23-26--For x I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that y the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body which is for 5 you. Do this in remembrance of me.” 6 25 In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” 26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death z until he comes. x y 5 6 z

6. The Passover Foreshadows Christ’s Death Passover Lamb Is a Type of Christ (1 Cor. 5:7; John 1:29) Passover Lamb’s Bones Were Not to Be Broken (Ex. 12:26; Jn. 19:32-36) Passover Feast Commemorated God’s Deliverance of Israel Out of Egypt (Ex. 12:11-14) The Leaven Was to Be Purged From Their Houses (1 Cor. 5:7)

7. Elements of the Lord’s Supper Unleavened Bread Fruit of the Vine

8. Questions Regarding the Lord’s Supper Who is to observe this feast? What should we call this feast? When should we observe this feast? Where is this feast to be observed? How often should we observe this feast?

9. Five Way Reflection: Look back to the cross and remember what Jesus did for us Look up to Jesus Look forward to Christ’s return Look outward and acknowledge the shared benefits Look inward at our mindset

10. When We Fail to Observe: Ignore a commandment of Christ Miss an opportunity to remember the Lord Neglect an opportunity to proclaim the Lord’s death Manifest lack of respect for the blood of Christ Set a bad example Announce a religion of conviction