1 Corinthians 11:17-34

THE LORD’S SUPPER

Keywords 11:25,26

25 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." 26 For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.

 

1. A rebuke from Paul (17-22)

The Corinthian Church had a practice of coming together and celebrating the Lord’s supper as sort of a “pot luck” meal. Some people had a lot to bring, some had nothing, and could not bring enough even for themselves. So, some would eat heartily and get drunk, while others had nothing to eat. It became more of a party than a celebration of the Lord’s supper. Paul had no praise for this practice. The Lord’s Supper should honor God. Instead, it showed they despised the Lord.

 

2. Do this in remembrance of me (23-34)

Paul reminded them of the real object of the Lord’s Supper. Jesus Christ gave his body and his blood for the salvation of the whole world. The Lord’s Supper is practiced as a remembrance of this. It is a holy and sacred thing. The Corinthians should treat it as such. We should also treat it as such!

 

Prayer Father, Thank you for Jesus’ broken body and spilled blood for our sins. Help me to remember him in all things.

One Word Do this in remembrance of me