The Lord’s Supper—1 Corinthians 11:17–34 Open It 1. *For what kinds of occasions does your church sponsor meals? 2. How does your church observe the Lord’s Supper? Explore It 1. Why did Paul have no praise for the Corinthians here? (11:17) 2. Why are there differences among believers? (11:19) 3. *What severe problem did Paul address in this passage? (11:20–22) 4. What essential truths about the Lord’s Supper and Jesus’ redemptive work are presented in this passage? (11:23–26) 5. Why should Christians celebrate Communion? (11:24) 6. What is accomplished by eating the bread and drinking the wine of the Lord’s Supper? (11:26) 7. *What role does Communion play in the task of evangelism? (11:26) 8. What is the result of partaking of the Lord’s Supper in an unworthy manner? (11:27) 9. *What should a person do before partaking of the Lord’s Supper? (11:28) 10. What did the illness and death suffered by the Corinthians reveal about God’s attitude toward Communion? (11:30) 11. Why does the Lord discipline His children? (11:32) 12. What additional advice did Paul give to Christians preparing for Communion? (11:33–34) Get It 1. How important is the Lord’s Supper in your life? 2. Why is the Lord’s Supper important? 3. How should a person prepare for Communion? 4. When is the best time for you to examine yourself before Communion? 5. *What additional wisdom have you gained from these instructions on Communion? 6. How have you prepared yourself for Communion in the past? 7. How is Communion practiced in your church? 8. *Why is a spirit of reverence important when partaking of the Lord’s Supper? 9. Why should we be grateful for the Lord’s discipline? 10. How have you seen the Lord’s discipline benefit you? 11. When was a time you benefited from the Lord’s discipline? 12. What practice in your local fellowship may need to be reexamined in light of this Scripture? Apply It 1. *How do you want to prepare for the next time you take Communion? 2. What advice would you give to a new Christian who wants to participate in Communion?