Texts: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34; Revelation 19:1-9

Communion Practiced by the Church (1 Corinthians 11:17-34)

• Communion is a time to look beyond ourselves to ensure that we are in a right relationship with one another.
• Communion is a time to look back in remembrance and thanksgiving of Christ’s sacrificial death.
• Communion is a time to look within through self-examination.
• Communion is a time to look forward to our Lord’s return and proclaim the Gospel to others.

Communion Anticipated in Heaven (Revelation 19:1-9)

• Our celebration of communion on earth by remembering and proclaiming Christ’s death will one day culminate in the Marriage Supper of the Lamb in heaven.
• This celebration will mark the final death blow to sin and death, and we will rejoice in the salvation, glory, and power of our Savior as He clothes us in His righteousness.

Texts: Exodus 12:1-14; Matthew 26:26-29

Communion Foreshadowed in the Passover (Exodus 12:1-14)

• Communion’s roots can be traced back to Passover, where the Israelites were saved from death and delivered from slavery in Egypt.
• The Israelites marked their doorframes with the blood of the lamb and God “passed over” His people.
• The feast of Passover is a celebration of this event.

Communion Fulfilled in Jesus (Matthew 26:26-29)

• Communion is demonstrated in the bread (Christ’s body being broken) and the cup (Christ’s blood being poured out).
• These symbols portray the sacrifice of Christ on the cross for our sins.