Comunion #5

       Communion is for N.T. believers. It is not to be taken lightly. Its is a privilege & a blessing for t believer.

       I. Communion Instituted

                 A. Matt 26:26-29 “And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed {it}, and brake {it}, and gave {it} to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave {it} to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; (28) For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. (29) But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.”                                               

                 B. (MAR 14:22-26)

                 C. (LUK 22:15-20)

                             1. bread  (symbol of body)

                             2. Drink of t cup (symbol of t blood)

       II. Reason for communion

                 A. Covenant meal.  In (MAT 26:28) it says, “For this is my blood of the new testament.” The word ‘testament’ is also the word covenant.

                             1. (LUK 22:20) “Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup {is} the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.” (KJV)

                 B. Another reason for communion is that Jesus said in (LUK 22:19) “this do in remembrance of me.”

       III. Benefits of taking communion

                 A. Brings unity to body of Christ ACTS 2:46-47

                 B. It reminds us of the Spiritual redemption that we have in Him. (MAT 26:28) “For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.” (KJV)

                 C. Physical healing 1COR 11:30                        Go back to 1CO 11:23-31

       IV. Go back to V 28  2 MAIN WAYS TO EAT and DRINK UNWORTHILY.

                             1. NOT SAVED.                   2. SIN      (TAKE THIS TIME)

                                                     (PASS OUT ELEMENTS)

                 C. V 23-24 (BREAD)

                      D. V 25  (CUP)    PRAYER