Three Views Of The Lord's Supper

Matthew 26:20-29

Although the event found in Matt. 26:20-29 is not stated as the Lord's Supper, this title is used by Paul in view of the abuse the Corinthian brethren were making of this event.

(1 COR 11:20) "WHEN YE COME TOGETHER THEREFORE INTO ONE PLACE, THIS IS NOT TO EAT THE LORD'S SUPPER."

Paul here puts in remembrance the significance of the Supper and their responsibility towards partaking there of. In Acts 20:7, we find that the early church met together to partake of this Supper on every First Day of the week.

Though most have come to understand the meaning and observance of the Lord's Supper, one needs to also realize that such a weekly observance can be abused. It can be abused out of habit, unconcern, unawareness --- the danger of becoming mere ritualistic or secondary in nature. Paul reminds us that how often we observe is not as important as our attitude of observance. It is to be done in remembrance of Christ. It is necessary that we have our minds focused in on the Death, Burial and Resurection of Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Our observance of the Lord's Supper should at least cause each and every partaker to look in at least Three directions.

I. As Partakers We Should Take The Time To Look Back To Jesus In Remembrance. V24-25

I. As Partakers We Should Take The Time To Look Back To Jesus In Remembrance.

II. As Partakers We Should Look Forward Til He Comes. V26

I. As Partakers We Should Take The Time To Look Back To Jesus In Remembrance.

II. As Partakers We Should Look Forward Til He Comes.

III. The Third Direction In Which To View The Lord's Supper Is Inward. V27-29

When we view the cross we see the Mercy and Grace of God, The suffering and agony of Christ on the cross for us, and we see the hope that we have in His great sacrifice. By partaking of the memorial we must look a) Back at Christ b) Forward to eternity c) And inwardly to ourselves. If you are here this evening and have not yet submitted your life to Christ, why not come tonight and accept Him as your Savior. Christian, why not come this evening and do business with God. Let's examine ourselves this evening.