Understanding the Lord's Supper

What is the Lord's Supper? Why do believers observe the Lord's Supper? 1 Corinthians 11:24-32 explains the purpose of the Lord's Supper.

1. The Lord’s Supper was instituted at the Last Passover.

2. The Lord’s Supper is an ordinance, not a sacrament.

3. The Lord’s Supper is called Communion.

4. What are the purposes of the Lord’s Supper?

• To remember all Christ went through on the cross (1 Corinthians 11:24-25)
• To preach the cross to one another (1 Corinthians 11:26)
• To anticipate the return of Christ (1 Corinthians 11:26)
• To encourage self-examination and a life of purity (1 Corinthians 11:27-32) 

5. What are the procedures of taking the Lord’s Supper?

• Who should partake?
  • Only true born-again believers
  • Only true, obedient, focused believers
• What is the order of the procedures?
  • Examine yourself.
  • Confess your sins.
  • Meditate on the sacrifice of Christ.
  • Partake of the bread and cup.