After the catch

(Matthew 4:18-20 ESV) While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 19 And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” 20 Immediately they left their nets and followed him.

The Lord’s Supper

(1 Corinthians 11:23-26 NIV) “For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, ‘This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.’ In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.’ For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.”

In the Lord’s Supper we experience:

Remembrance of Christ’s death and resurrection
Celebration of God’s presence
Communion with God and His people
Nourishment
Anticipation of the glory to come

The Meaning of the Lord’s Supper

Luke 22:19-20 And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.” 20. In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you

A Meal of Remembrance

Remembrance: anomnasis; It means to bring to mind and hold to not just a fleeting thought

Unity in the Body of Christ

The Lord’s Supper unites believers as one body in Christ.

Examination and Renewal

(1 Corinthians 11:28 NIV) Everyone ought to examine themselves before they eat of the bread and drink from the cup.

Hope for the Future

(Matthew 26:29 NIV) I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.

(John 14 NIV) If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also.

The Bread

A Symbol of Christ’s Body
A Reminder of Sacrifice and Grace
Unity in the Body of Christ
Spiritual Nourishment

(1 Corinthians 10:17 NIV) Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body, for we all share the one loaf.

(John 6:35 NIV) I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry.

Wine

Matthew 26:28 This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins

Sacrifice

Redemption

Unity

Eternal promise

The Invitation to Remember

A Feast of Grace

(Ephesians 2:14 NIV) “For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility.

A Call of Examination and Renewal

(1 Corinthians 11:28 NIV) Everyone ought to examine themselves before they eat of the bread and drAs we prepare to partake, let us take a moment of silence. Close your eyes and ask yourself: Is there anything in my heart that needs to be made right?