IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME

Introduction:

A. A Weekend of Memories (Memorial Day Weekend).

1. For those who have died for our rights.

2. For those who bravely fought.

3. How blessed we are.

B. The Lord’s Supper.

1. Why take every Sunday?

a. Acts 20: 7

b. 1 Corinthians 11: 20

2. Why is the Lord’s Supper Important?

Body:

I. We Remember [Luke 22: 17 - 19].

A. It is a memorial service.

B. It is a time to remind ourselves.

C. It is a time of fellowship and unity.

II. The New Covenant [Luke 22: 20].

A. The Mosaic law was a covenant between God and Israel.

B. Christ is the mediator of the new covenant (Hebrews 10: 15).

III. A Public Proclamation [1 Corinthians 11: 23 - 30].

A. We proclaim that Christ died.

B. We confess our belief.

IV. The Sacrifice [Matthew 26: 26 - 30].

A. His blood shed for remission of sins (1John 1: 7).

B. He sacrificed Himself for us (Hebrews 9: 26).

V. The Passover [Exodus 12].

A. The Passover Feast.

1. God to kill firstborn.

2. Sacrifice a lamb.

3. Place blood around door.

B. The Lord’s Supper.

1. Day of Judgment to come.

2. Must be washed in the blood of the lamb.

3. Protection from eternal death.

Conclusion:

A. When Judgment Comes:

1. Will you be ready and protected?

2. Will you be unprepared and facing eternal death?

B. The Lord’s Supper Reminds Us.

1. Jesus is our only hope.

2. Jesus has done so much.