THE LORD'S SUPPER
Introduction:
A. A Night To Remember
1. A most solemn evening.
2. Prediction of betrayal.
3. A memorable feast.
B. He Has Washed Their Feet [John 13].
Body: Mark 14: 22 - 26
I. The Passover
A. Exodus 11, 12
1. About midnight God would strike.
2. The firstborn to die.
3. A lamb (goat or sheep), 1 year old.
4. Blood covering doorway.
5. Eaten roasted, with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.
B. Exodus 13: 1 - 10
II. The Lord's Supper
A. The Bread = "His body"; broken and blessed.
B. The Cup = "His blood"; thanked and shed for many.
III. A New Covenant
A. Sacrifice once for all.
B. Perfect.
C. All peoples called - Individual choice.
D. Old Will has been executed.
IV. A Vow.
A. No more fruit of the vine.
B. He will drink new in the kingdom of God.
Conclusion:
A. Opposites
1. Look back to look forward.
2. In death comes life.
3. In uncleanness comes cleanness.
B. Promises.
1. A new covenant.
2. We will partake of the Lord's Supper with Jesus one day.