03072021 Why We Observe the Lord's Supper 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Why We Observe The Lord's Supper (1 Corinthians 11:17-34) 23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." 25 In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me." 26 For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes. BIG IDEA The Observance of the Lord Supper is commanded by Christ. KEY QUESTION Why does He want the church to continue observing the Lord's Supper? I. To Remember Jesus 24; Mk 14:25 II. To Relish the New Covenant 25; Je 31:31-34 1. Promise #1: God Promises to Write the Law on Our Hearts Je 31:33 2. Promise #2: God promises That He Will Be Our God and We Will Be His People Je 31:33 3. Promise #3: God Promises That All of The Covenant People Shall Know God Je 31:34 4. Promise #4: God Promises to Forgive Sins Je 31:34 III. To Proclaim the Gospel 26 IV. To Feast on Jesus Jn 6:35 V. A Call to Love 17-23 VI. A Call to Self-Examination 27-34 This sermon can be listened to again @ * thecommunityofgrace.org/connect/sermons * faithlife.com/the-community-of-grace-memphis PASTOR MARK DEMIRE THE COMMUNITY OF Grace WHY WE OBSERVE THE LORD'S SUPPER [1 CORINTHIANS 11:17-34] MARCH 07, 2021