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The benefits [the Lord’s Supper] confers, are spiritual, not
physical. Its effects must be looked for in our inward man. It was intended to
remind us, by the visible, tangible emblems of bread and wine, that the
offering of Christ’s body and blood for us on the cross, is the only atonement
for sin, and the life of a believer’s soul. It was meant to help our poor weak
faith to closer fellowship with our crucified Savior, and to assist us in
spiritually feeding on Christ’s body and blood. It is an ordinance for redeemed
sinners, and not for unfallen angels. By receiving it we publicly declare our
sense of guilt, and need of a Savior – our trust in Jesus, and our love to Him
– our desire to live upon Him, and our hope to live with Him. Using it in this
spirit, we shall find our repentance deepened, our faith increased, our hope
brightened, and our love enlarged – our besetting sins weakened, and our graces
strengthened. It will draw us nearer to Christ. J.C. Ryle Commentary, Matthew
26
Scripture
Now
as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave
it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” 27 And he took a
cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all
of you, 28 for this is my blood of the[c] covenant, which is poured out for
many for the forgiveness of sins. 29 I tell you I will not drink again of this
fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's
kingdom.” Matthew 26-29 ESV
Song
Remembrance (Communion Song) Matt Redman
[Verse 1]
Oh, how could it be
That my god would welcome me
into this mystery?
Say ‘eat this bread, take this wine’
Now the simple made divine
for any to receive
[Verse 2]
See his body, his blood-
Know that he has overcome
Every tril we will face
None to lost to be saved
None too broken or ashamed
All are welcome in this place.
[Bridge]
By your mercy, we come to your table,
By Your grace you are making us faithful
[Chorus]
Lord, we remem-ber You,
And remembrance leads us to worship
And as we wor-ship You,
Our worship leads to communion
We respond to your invitation;
We remem-ber you
Sentence Prayer
Everlasting
God
Enable
Your Church to become a more accurate picture of Your faithfulness. Let us be a fellowship of people who are know
for our love. A community of diverse
people who are kind, respectful, and gracious toward one another. A gathering of people who are dedicated to
the teachings of Jesus and the scriptures-living them out no matter their
radical demands or countercultural call.
Amen (Dusk to Dawn R Douglas Jones House Studio Kansas City Kansas pg
70)
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