THE LORD'S SUPPER

The Lord's Supper or communion is something that we do as a part of our worship service every Sunday, but many times it becomes a form or traditional part of our religious ceremony. A class such as this will allow us to fully explore the scriptures to determine it's meaning to us and the church. Time will not permit both an in-depth study of the scriptures and a discussion of all the individual questions we may have. To facilitate this, I ask that you study beforehand all the scriptures pertaining to the Lord's Supper and have your questions ready for the class. Some of the pertinent verses can be found in Mt 26; Mk 14; Lk 22; 1 Cor 10 and 11; 1 Pet 2:21-25; Ac 20:7; Ac 2:42; also verses dealing with Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection will be beneficial.

With James 5:12 in mind, answer the following before the class to allow quick and thorough discussion of this part of our worship.

The Lord's Supper is the most important part of our worship. Prayer is required before each emblem.

The death, burial, and resurrection of Christ are involved in LORD'S SUPPER The term "Lord's Supper" is never mentioned in the N.T. The articles of the LORD'S SUPPER are the bread, fruit of vine, and collection _____
Can one partake of the LORD'S SUPPER twice on Sunday?

Are we forgiven of sins when we partake of the LORD'S SUPPER?

Is it right to take the LORD'S SUPPER to those who missed service when sick?
Can alcoholic wine be in LORD'S SUPPER as the fruit of the vine?
Can someone partake of the LORD'S SUPPER alone?

Must the bread be partaken of before the fruit of the vine?
Is a suit and tie required to wait on the table?
Is it proper to refer to the bread as the loaf?
Can we pray to Jesus during LORD'S SUPPER to thank him for sacrificing himself
Can we partake of LORD'S SUPPER on Sunday night? Sunday afternoon?
The ingredients in the bread are important.
The LORD'S SUPPER is our Passover.
The LORD'S SUPPER was instituted on Sunday evening.
We must ask for forgiveness of sins before the LORD'S SUPPER
Jesus partakes of LORD'S SUPPER with us in heaven.
The fruit of the vine could include watermelon juice.
Is it wrong to pass the F.of V. along in one cup, and each drinks?
Must bread be broken before distribution to the members?
Are attendants on LORD'S SUPPER relieved of any responsibility of remembrance?
We must partake of the LORD'S SUPPER every week in order to be saved.
If we see something wrong in the LORD'S SUPPER should we refuse to partake?

THOUGHT QUESTIONS

What should we pray about during the LORD'S SUPPER?
What should we think about during the LORD'S SUPPER?
How do we determine which items of the LORD'S SUPPER are commanded and which are not
What helps us remember and what detracts?
What would make this part of our worship more meaningful?
How can we abuse this part of our worship?