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The Church is supposed to be a gathering for followers of Jesus from all walks of life, who appreciate & participate in Christian community. Today we discover how the “The Lord’s Supper” reminds us to be one Body who serve One King.

What’s the Significance of the Lord’s Supper?

Communion or The Lord’s Supper was more than a memorial - it was a meal - Jude (the 1/2 brother of Jesus) refers to it as a “love feast” - a time for believers from all walks of life - young and old - rich and poor - to experience & participate the community in Christ. The Lord’s Supper (aka Communion) is a time where we share together as ONE BODY, as we appreciate Jesus - the Bread of Life - who gave His life for US. 

The gathering that was intended to bind Corinthian Christians together became a time of division. 

Paul is frustrated that the church gathering wasn’t a time of unity but a time of division. Divisions do clarify & separate those approved by God from those who are not - those who obey God from those who do not.

The church would come together to eat the Lord’s Supper, but some people were more interested in filling their bellies than remembering Jesus & embracing one another in community. They might have quoted from Jesus’ words and consumed the meal, but they DIDN’T experience Jesus' Presence & peace.

• Some ate and didn’t wait, some are drinking too much (drunk), while others are left hungry - likely because the food is gone by the time they show up. Some of the more wealthy & free believers likely opened their homes for these “love feasts” (Jude 12). The first comers (the rich with more freedoms) likely filled the small private dining room while the latecomers (those who had to finish work before arriving) would be seated in a different place, like a courtyard. 
• The division between white-collar and blue-collar workers was the norm in Corinthian gatherings, it was NOT to be the norm among brothers and sisters in Christ.
• Rather than humiliate the poor believers among them, this meal was to help all see that we are ALL LOVED by the King who laid down His life for us. So too, we are to lay down our lives for one another. 

The Lord’s Supper is the very reminder that this ought to be the case! The bread and wine represent the most incredible truth, that Jesus laid down His life for us! Just before this meal Jesus washed the disciples’ feet saying:

In contrast, the Corinthians chose to despise what the church and humiliate the poor brothers and sisters instead of embracing them (1 Cor 11:20-22), and Paul is frustrated by this.

• Do WE value every brother and sister in Christ…OR…do we devalue those who aren’t as wealthy, beautiful, or mature as the others?

Are you in right relationship with your brothers & sisters OR do you need to exit today and make that right?

The most significant act of obedience today might NOT be to partake in communion, but to rebuild community with a brother or sister.

Let’s examine ourselves. If focused on something besides THANKING Jesus & EMBRACING our brothers and sisters, then we should NOT partake of this meal today.

• Living in sin instead of turning from sin = we should NOT partake of this meal today.
• Not yet a follower of Jesus = this meal is NOT for you…YET!
• If you are in right relationship with Jesus and in right relationship with your brothers and sisters - participate!

Need Some Help?

• A follower of Jesus, but you don’t know where to start? Ask a mature believer for some help. Check out our Groups on Sunday 10am or Wed Night Guys/Ladies Group 6:30pm. 
• NOT yet a follower of Jesus, and you have questions? Ask us or another real follower of Jesus.

Are you recognizing the body of the Lord Jesus - thanking Jesus and embracing your brothers & sisters? IF NOT, don’t be surprised if God brings judgment on you - like sickness or death (“asleep”). If we are properly judging ourselves, we don’t have to worry about being judged by the Lord. 

Given thanks is a participle of the term eucharisteō, from which we get Eucharist*, meaning “thanksgiving”.

Jesus uses the imagery of this bread to represent what is about to happen to HIMSELF. He is about to be ripped apart - for you! May we consume this bread and juice, as we THANK JESUS for giving His body & blood for us!

Take some time to discuss these questions with your family, friends, or group.

1. What challenged or encouraged you most from today’s teaching? Explain your answer.
2. How important is the Lord’s Supper in your life? How should a person prepare for the Lord’s Supper & when might be the best time to do so?
3. Read 1 Cor 11:17-19. How do divisions within the Church (i.e. Christians) impact the significance of the Lord’s Supper and what are the first steps believers should take to reconcile relationships? Do you have any good ideas on how to make sure our next Lord’s Supper might become more relational with other believers?
4. Read 1 Cor 11:20-22 & 33-34. How would you respond to the person who says, “The Lord’s Supper is a personal thing, just between me and Jesus, and has nothing to do with other Christians.”? How might remembering the “Last Supper” of Jesus and His disciples (read Jn 13:12-15) help you see this as a community experience instead of a personal experience? 
5. Read 1 Cor 11:27-32. Why should we take the Lord’s Supper so seriously? Why is it better to examine & judge ourselves rather than being “judged by the Lord” (v31)?
6. Read 1 Cor 11:23-26. What do you think would been different about the “last supper” (before Jesus died) compared to the next time the disciples participated in “the Lord’s Supper” (after the death, burial, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus)? Based on v. 26, what is the future hope that followers of Jesus should be prepared for? 
7. What are some things that need to change in your life if you knew Jesus was returning this week?
8. What other questions has this teaching or discussion prompted for us to talk about?
9. Share prayer needs and pray for one another.