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Introduction

This morning we continue our “Devoted” series

There is a social trend of isolationism and disengagement.

· Sociologists say research shows Americans are participating less in social activities.

They are reading less newspapers, attending less political meetings, signing fewer petitions, writing fewer letters to the editors, attending fewer club meetings, entertaining less friends at their home, attending fewer church services and giving less blood.

· Older generations (those born before 1945) are much more likely to be civically engaged than baby boomers or their offspring.

· 50% of men do not have anyone they call a best friend.

Acts 2:42

The significance of Bread

Manna was a crisp, sweet flake which God supernaturally provided for Israel during the years of wilderness wandering.

Unleavened bread, bread made without yeast, was eaten during the Passover to commemorate Israel’s flight from Egypt.

Hebrew - at least 7 different words; Greek 3 different NT words.

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In Biblical times bread was a part of the basic diet which included vegetables, fruit, olives, and cheese.

Meat was seldom eaten

A dozen loaves of unleavened bread arranged in two rows of six were placed on a low table.

The bread was replaced each Sabbath and the old loaves were to be eaten only by the priests.

The word bread could be used generically for any kind of food.

Bread was the essential food of the ancient Israelites.

The word bread could be used generically for any kind of food.

Meat was eaten by peasants only during festive times, otherwise bread mixed with other foods was their main staple.

Bread is the primary metaphor for life and sustenance.

1. Bread represents the necessities of life.

This is the economy of God.

God says, “I supply it.

You gather it.”

When you pray, “Give us this day our daily bread,” it doesn’t mean you sit on the couch and wait for God to throw you money.

You’ve got to work!

Even the Israelites had to go out and pick up the manna.

Work is a part of God’s purpose for your life.

The Bible is spiritual food.

Bread is a symbol for scripture.

Bread represents God’s family and fellowship.

3. Bread represents God’s family and fellowship.

1 cor

Bread represents salvation.

Jesus chose bread to represent his sacrifice in communion.

Every time we eat the bread and drink the wine or juice, it is a reminder of how much God loves us and the sacrifice he made so that we can go to Heaven.

Bread is the primary metaphor for life and sustenance.

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So what is the significance to us today?

(Devoted to the Breaking of Bread?)

(Have a table set up on the platform with some place settings, a nice basket of bread, and something to drink)

(Sit down at the table) Talk about what goes on around the dinner table in our home.

(illustrate a typical night)

Gathering everyone (Call for everyone several times; “When I was a kid mom and dad called for us once!”)

Prayer time (Isaac prayer requests)

Work through the problems (We don’t speak to each other that way!)

Pass out the food to everyone (The idea that mealtime is not just for you)

Talk about our day and the game plan for tonight and this weekend

Don’t forget the bread (The problem with the biscuits; 8 biscuits for 7 people)

The Bread of Fellowship

Bread in the Bible functioned as a social bond.

The giving of bread often times carried with it the idea of hospitality as well as respect and concern for one another.

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Bread represents God’s family

Bread is a metaphor for the family of God.

You need God’s people in your life!

Whether or not you have a physical family, God wants you to be part of his family that will last forever — the Church.

It is to be a place of fellowship.

1 cor 10.16

“breaking bread” = Used as a metaphor for making peace with someone.

I understand that you can’t trust everyone you break bread with (Just ask Jesus) but you can’t let that keep you from the table!

The Bread of Life

Bread represents the necessities of life

This is the economy of God.

God says, “I supply it.

You gather it.”

When you pray, “Give us this day our daily bread,” it doesn’t mean you sit on the couch and wait for God to throw you money.

You’ve got to work!

Even the Israelites had to go out and pick up the manna.

Work is a part of God’s purpose for your life.

Bread represents God’s Word.

The Bible is spiritual food.

Bread is a symbol for scripture.

The Bible is spiritual food.

Bread is a symbol for scripture.

(illustrate God having a conversation around His table today)

(illustrate God having a conversation around His table today)

I wonder where everyone is? I’ve prepared a great meal like I always do.

Maybe they ordered in today?!

I remember when this whole family idea started.

Holy Spirit was there; People showed up hungry, and He didn’t disappoint.

Showed up and showed off!

People started bringing more and more people to my table which was fine because there’s plenty of room.

People ate with glad and sincere hearts and praised God.

(I think for the first time they were getting it) The Bread represents the life that my presence gives them!

One bread we didn’t mention earlier

One bread we didn’t mention earlier

Shewbread (Showbread) were special loaves of bread that were freshly baked daily and displayed before the Lord in the Tabernacle and later the Temple.

A dozen loaves of unleavened bread arranged in two rows of six were placed on a low table.

The bread was replaced each Sabbath and the old loaves were to be eaten only by the priests.

A dozen loaves of unleavened bread arranged in two rows of six were placed on a low table.

The bread was replaced each Sabbath and the old loaves were to be eaten only by the priests.

Shewbread = “bread of the presence”