The Lord's Supper | The Bible Teaches

The Lord’s Supper is a sacred memorial instituted by Jesus. In this lesson, we will study the deep meaning of this ordinance and how we should participate in it.

The Institution of the Supper

When did Jesus institute the Lord's Supper?

At His birth On the night before His crucifixion, at the last Passover After the resurrection At the beginning of His ministry

What did Jesus say the bread represents?

The church His body given for us The manna in the desert The Word of God

What does the wine (grape juice) represent?

The joy of salvation The blood of Jesus, of the new covenant, shed for the remission of sins Abundant life Material blessings

“The ordinance of the Lord’s Supper was given to commemorate the great deliverance wrought out as the result of the death of Christ.” — Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages, DA 652.3

The Purpose of the Supper

Why should we participate in the Supper?

To gain merit To do this in remembrance of Jesus Out of religious tradition To please the leaders

What do we proclaim when we participate in the Supper?

Our own goodness The death of the Lord, until He comes Our membership in the church Our good works

Preparation for the Supper

How should we prepare for the Supper?

No preparation is necessary Let a man examine himself before he partakes Just being physically present To do good works the week before

What is the danger of participating unworthily?

There is no danger He eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord's body He loses his salvation immediately He is expelled from the church

Foot Washing

What did Jesus do before instituting the Supper?

He preached a long sermon He washed the disciples' feet He sang hymns He read the Scriptures

Why did Jesus wash the disciples' feet?

Only for hygiene To give an example of humility and service From Jewish tradition There is no specific reason

“By the act of our Lord this humiliating ceremony was made a consecrated ordinance.” — Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages, DA 650.2

What must we do to be blessed?

Only by knowing these things If, knowing these things, we do them If we attend the ceremony If we explain it to others

And Now?

The Lord’s Supper is a sacred moment:

It is a memorial: We remember Jesus’ death for us
It requires preparation: We must examine our hearts
It includes foot washing: A symbol of humility and service
It points to the future: Until Jesus comes again

My Decision

I understand that the Lord’s Supper is a sacred memorial of Jesus’ death for me. I desire to participate in this ordinance with a prepared heart, recognizing Christ’s sacrifice and expressing my faith in His return.

Yes, I believe and accept this truth.

11) The Lord's Supper