Sermon Tone Analysis

The commemoration and remembrance of Jesus Christ’s last supper, and all the benefits that result to believers.

Other terms have been used subsequently by Christians, including “Communion” and “Eucharist”.

Terms for the Lord’s Supper in the NT

“breaking of bread” could mean both eating together and also celebrating the Lord’s Supper; The Greek word “koinonia”, here translated “participation”, is traditionally translated “communion”: hence the term “Holy Communion”; the Lord’s Supper; Underlying “had given thanks” is the Greek “eucharisteo”, from which comes the term “Eucharist”.

Jesus Christ’s institution of the Lord’s Supper

Celebrating the Lord’s Supper in the NT

As part of an ordinary meal

On the Lord’s day

The fourfold formula for breaking bread: taking, giving thanks, breaking, giving

The sharing of the cup

Themes connected with the Lord’s Supper

The Passover

Caiaphas’ words may have an unintended Passover significance; ; ; ; ; ;

The new covenant

The reference to the (new) covenant implies a personal relationship with God and sins forgiven.

Remembrance

Thanksgiving, fellowship and unity

The Lord’s return

Separation from sin

In Conclusion:

A foretaste of heaven

How do you see communion now?

Are you ready to receive?