Remembering Christ: The Significance of the Lord's Supper

Devotional

Day 1: Worship as a Lifestyle

Worship is not confined to music; it is a holistic lifestyle that includes prayer, generosity, engaging with God's Word, and fellowship. It is a continuous offering of oneself to God, reflecting a life lived in His presence. Worship involves every aspect of our interaction with God and others, calling us to live in a way that honors Him daily. This understanding of worship challenges us to see beyond the traditional confines and embrace a life that consistently glorifies God in all we do. [03:02]

"Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God." (Hebrews 13:15-16, ESV)

Reflection: In what specific ways can you incorporate worship into your daily routine beyond music, and how can you ensure that your actions reflect a life of worship?

Day 2: Communion as Remembrance and Declaration

The Lord's Supper is a profound act of remembrance and a declaration of faith. It is a time to look back at Jesus' sacrifice and forward to His promised return. This act of communion is a public acknowledgment of our unity in Christ and our gratitude for His sacrifice. As we partake, we remember Jesus' body broken and His blood shed for our sins, proclaiming His death until He comes again. [08:33]

"For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes." (1 Corinthians 11:26, ESV)

Reflection: How can you make the act of communion more meaningful in your life, and what steps can you take to ensure it is a true reflection of your faith and gratitude?

Day 3: The Prophecy of Jesus' Sacrifice

Jesus' sacrifice was foretold in Isaiah 53:5, highlighting the depth of His love and the extent of His suffering for our forgiveness. Reflecting on this prophecy, we are reminded of the cost of our salvation and the healing found in His wounds. This understanding calls us to a deeper appreciation of the sacrifice made for us and challenges us to live in a way that honors that sacrifice. [20:50]

"But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed." (Isaiah 53:5, ESV)

Reflection: How does understanding the prophecy of Jesus' sacrifice change your perspective on His love and forgiveness, and how can you live in a way that honors His sacrifice?

Day 4: Jesus as the Bread of Life

Jesus is the bread of life, satisfying our deepest hunger and thirst. In Him, we find fulfillment and purpose. Our search for meaning ends in Christ, who is enough for us. This truth calls us to receive Him fully and live in the abundance of His grace. Embracing Jesus as the bread of life means acknowledging that He is the source of our sustenance and the answer to our deepest longings. [30:27]

"Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.'" (John 6:35, ESV)

Reflection: What areas of your life are you seeking fulfillment outside of Christ, and how can you turn to Jesus as the true source of satisfaction and purpose?

Day 5: Reflecting Christ in Our Lives

Reflecting on our lives, we are challenged to align our actions with our faith. Our lives should reflect Jesus in our words, thoughts, and choices. This reflection involves celebrating areas where we reflect Christ and surrendering those where we fall short. It is a call to live as people transformed by Christ, showing His grace and love to others. [38:24]

"Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." (Ephesians 5:1-2, ESV)

Reflection: In what specific ways can you better reflect Christ in your daily interactions, and what areas of your life need to be surrendered to align more closely with your faith?

Sermon Summary

This morning, we gathered with a purpose: to meet with God and participate in the Lord's Supper. It's a time to eliminate distractions and focus on worship, which encompasses more than just music. Worship involves prayer, generosity, engaging with God's Word, and fellowship. As we prepare for communion, we reflect on the significance of the Lord's Supper, a practice rooted in remembrance and declaration of faith. It's a time to look back at Jesus' sacrifice and forward to His promised return.

Reflecting on my visit to the Holy Lands, I was reminded of the tangible reality of Jesus' life and ministry. Walking where He walked, I felt the weight of His journey and sacrifice. The Lord's Supper is a profound act of remembrance, a declaration of our faith, and a public acknowledgment of our unity in Christ. As we partake, we remember Jesus' body broken and His blood shed for our sins, proclaiming His death until He comes again.

In this sacred moment, we are called to remember, receive, and reflect. Remember the sacrifice of Jesus, who bore our sins and endured suffering for our forgiveness. Receive the bread of life, Jesus Himself, who satisfies our deepest hunger and thirst. Reflect on our lives, celebrating areas where we reflect Jesus and surrendering those where we fall short. This is a time to align our actions with our faith, living as people transformed by Christ.

As we partake in the bread and the cup, we are reminded of the depth of Jesus' love and the freedom His sacrifice brings. His grace is enough for us today and forever. We are called to live in communion with Him, showing His grace and love to others. As we conclude with a hymn, let us carry the essence of the Lord's Supper into our daily lives, living out God's grace and greatness in our community.

Key Takeaways

1. Worship is multifaceted, encompassing prayer, generosity, engaging with God's Word, and fellowship. It's not limited to music but involves every aspect of our interaction with God and others. Worship is a lifestyle, a continuous offering of ourselves to God. [03:02]
2. The Lord's Supper is both a remembrance and a declaration of faith. It's a time to look back at Jesus' sacrifice and forward to His return. This act of communion is a public acknowledgment of our unity in Christ and our gratitude for His sacrifice. [08:33]
3. Jesus' sacrifice was foretold in Isaiah 53:5, highlighting the depth of His love and the extent of His suffering for our forgiveness. Reflecting on this prophecy, we are reminded of the cost of our salvation and the healing found in His wounds. [20:50]
4. Jesus is the bread of life, satisfying our deepest hunger and thirst. In Him, we find fulfillment and purpose. Our search for meaning ends in Christ, who is enough for us. This truth calls us to receive Him fully and live in the abundance of His grace. [30:27]
5. Reflecting on our lives, we are challenged to align our actions with our faith. Our lives should reflect Jesus in our words, thoughts, and choices. This reflection involves celebrating areas where we reflect Christ and surrendering those where we fall short. [38:24]
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[00:00] - Welcome
[03:02] - Worship and Fellowship
[08:33] - The Significance of the Holy Lands
[18:01] - Reflecting on the Last Supper
[20:50] - Prophecy and Fulfillment
[23:07] - Remembering Jesus' Sacrifice
[27:30] - Receiving the Bread of Life
[30:27] - Jesus is Enough
[34:56] - Reflecting on Our Lives
[38:24] - Celebrate and Surrender
[41:42] - Preparing for Communion
[45:36] - Partaking in the Bread
[48:26] - Partaking in the Cup
[51:43] - Living Out the Lord's Supper
[53:44] - Closing Hymn and Prayer

Sermon Clips

Worship for, for some people we say worship, they think it's the music part of worship of what you do. That's part of worship, but that's not the only part of worship. Prayer is one of those parts of worship, us interacting with God, um, being generous, sharing our resources through our ties and offerings. That's a way for us, uh, to worship. [00:02:14] (22 seconds)

Beginning God's word, digging into God's word and asking God, uh, through his word. What does that mean to me today? And how does that change who I am when I walk out the door today? That's part of worship. Do you know, even part of worship is this is out there in the lobby when you're talking and you're connecting and you're telling stories of the week and you're asking questions. [00:02:41] (22 seconds)

It is a public declaration of our faith, of our unity together, and our gratitude for the sacrifice of our Lord Jesus. So, what we're going to do first is we're going to sing a song together. And we're going to sing a song. The name of this song is Jesus Paid It All. And after we sing, we're going to talk a little bit about when we come to the table, things that we should do to prepare as we get ready to come to the table. [00:13:16] (31 seconds)

What would Jesus say to us today before we would partake in the Lord's Supper? This passage in Isaiah says, it says, Isaiah 53, 5, it says, but he was pierced for our transgressions. He was crushed for our iniquities. The punishment that brought us peace was upon him and by his wounds we are healed. [00:20:04] (29 seconds)

He was going to have to face a mock trial where false witnesses were brought against him. He was going to get an unjustified conviction. He was going to go through brutal beatings, public mocking, a bloody crucifixion, and finally he was going to face death. 18 hours from this moment that was going to happen. [00:21:21] (28 seconds)

When we were created, when we were created in the image of God, all of us, each one of us, we're all created in the image of God. Within us, there's a hunger to have that broken relationship restored. But for whatever reason, we feel that, try to satisfy or fill up that hunger or that thirst with so many other things in the world. [00:29:00] (26 seconds)

I think Jesus would say to us this morning, this morning, it's not just time to receive. Is this, he, I believe you say, listen, you've been searching for something in me. Your search is over. You don't have to look anymore. He would say this, I am enough for you. I am enough. Let's look at that passage again. [00:30:08] (27 seconds)

Would there be enough video evidence on your mp4 file to convict you of being a follower of Jesus that if people watch a week in your life would they go that person's different now I know some of you people say that about you already but just but would there be enough for people to go they don't have life all together but I can tell that they trust Jesus and follow him [00:34:56] (35 seconds)

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