Come to the Table
Luke 22:14-23; Acts 2:42-47
14When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. 15And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.”
17After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among you. 18For I tell you I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.”
19And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.”
20In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you. 21But the hand of him who is going to betray me is with mine on the table. 22The Son of Man will go as it has been decreed. But woe to that man who betrays him!” 23They began to question among themselves which of them it might be who would do this.
42They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
It is called the Lord’s Supper because it is Christ’s _______________________ at the table which gives it meaning.
It is called Holy Communion because ________________ and ___________________ are invited to share in fellowship around His table.
It is the ______________ of the Lord Jesus Christ which gives meaning to our participation in this meal today.
Is there anything that might prevent us from coming?
Perhaps our ______________________ keeps us from sharing in the bread and the cup?
WE COME BECAUSE WE ARE ALL ___________________.
Is there anything that might prevent us from coming?
Perhaps our _________ of _______________ in a moment of weakness keep us from sharing in the bread and cup?
WE COME BECAUSE WE HAVE ALL ________________ _______________.
Is there anything that might prevent us from coming?
Perhaps our _______________ of Jesus in a moment of confusion keeps us from sharing in the bread and cup?
WE COME BECAUSE WE HAVE ALL ___________________ ______________________.
____________ and ________________ alone prevents us from coming to the Lord’s Table. ‘
There is only _____________ reason why we WOULD NOT come.
There is _____________ reason why we SHOULD!
TODAY’S PREACHER
Rev. Dr. Ray Owens is Pastor of Visitation at Calvary UMC