The Lord’s Supper (Communion)

Jesus Instituted the Lords Supper

26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, “Take, eat; this is My body.” 27 Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. 28 For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. 29 But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father’s kingdom.” 30 And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

–Matthew 26:26-30 (NKJV)

  • Anyone who has truly trusted Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord can participate in the Lord’s Supper in most Baptist churches.

  • One who has placed their faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord should take the Lord’s Supper any time their church offers it.

    —1 Corinthians 11:26

    1. Jesus commanded believers to take the Lord’s Supper.

    2. We take the Lord’s Supper to remember that Jesus died on the cross to pay for our sin.

    3. We take the Lord’s Supper to look forward to Jesus’ return.

    4. We take the Lord’s Supper to share a special time with fellow believers in Jesus.

    —1 Corinthians 11:24-26

    1. The bread reminds us of Jesus’ body that was crucified for our sins.

    2. The juice reminds of of Jesus’ blood He shed for our sins on the Cross.

    —1 Corinthians 11:23-25

  • We should take the Lord’s Supper reverently and with no unconfessed sin in our lives.

    —1 Corinthians 11:27-28