The Lord’s Supper is not merely a substitution of Jesus’ death, but a participation in His death. 22 And as they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to them, and said, “Take; this is my body.” 23 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, and they all drank of it. 24 And he said to them, “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. Mark 14:12-25 Digging Into the Lord’s Supper The Lord’s Supper, like the Passover Meal, is food for the journey ahead. 22 And as they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to them, and said, “Take; this is my body.” 23 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, and they all drank of it. 24 And he said to them, “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. Text Message: o Here Jesus transforms the historic Passover Meal. o One of the features of the Passover Meal is that is was to be eaten in haste; in other words, “on the run” (Exodus 12:11). o This great meal venerated the deliverance from Egypt and provided strength for Israel’s departure from Egypt. o Similarly, as we receive of Christ’s Body and Blood, we receive strength for the journey of becoming like Christ: 1) In loving one another (John 13:34-35). 2) In doing greater works (John 14:12). 3) In keeping His commandments (John 14:15). 4) In living within His peace (John 14:27). 5) In abiding in Christ (John 15:4-5). 6) In enduring persecution (John 15:20). 7) In testifying about Jesus (John 15:26-27). Text Message: o Notice the elements of the Lord’s Supper are elements of His death, not His resurrection. o This is because there can be no resurrection without death. o The Apostle Paul speaks of this death and resurrection life: I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 o This takes place as we willingly surrender to God. The Lord’s Supper reminds us that what Jesus gives us, we in turn give to the world. 22 And as they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to them, and said, “Take; this is my body.” 23 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, and they all drank of it. 24 And he said to them, “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. Text Message: o Circle the words took, blessing, broke, and gave. o These words are reminiscent of the miraculous feeding: And taking the five loaves and the two fish he looked up to heaven and said a blessing and broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples to set before the people. And he divided the two fish among them all. Mark 6:41 o Jesus doesn’t give food to the crowd, but to His disciples. o What have I received that I am now invited to give? You are now entering your Mission Field! The Lord’s Supper is not merely a substitution of Jesus’ death, but a participation in His death. 22 And as they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to them, and said, “Take; this is my body.” 23 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, and they all drank of it. 24 And he said to them, “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. Mark 14:12-25 Digging Into the Lord’s Supper The Lord’s Supper, like the Passover Meal, is food for the journey ahead. 22 And as they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to them, and said, “Take; this is my body.” 23 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, and they all drank of it. 24 And he said to them, “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. Text Message: o Here Jesus transforms the historic Passover Meal. o One of the features of the Passover Meal is that is was to be eaten in haste; in other words, “on the run” (Exodus 12:11). o This great meal venerated the deliverance from Egypt and provided strength for Israel’s departure from Egypt. o Similarly, as we receive of Christ’s Body and Blood, we receive strength for the journey of becoming like Christ: 1) In loving one another (John 13:34-35). 2) In doing greater works (John 14:12). 3) In keeping His commandments (John 14:15). 4) In living within His peace (John 14:27). 5) In abiding in Christ (John 15:4-5). 6) In enduring persecution (John 15:20). 7) In testifying about Jesus (John 15:26-27). Text Message: o Notice the elements of the Lord’s Supper are elements of His death, not His resurrection. o This is because there can be no resurrection without death. o The Apostle Paul speaks of this death and resurrection life: I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 o This takes place as we willingly surrender to God. The Lord’s Supper reminds us that what Jesus gives us, we in turn give to the world. 22 And as they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to them, and said, “Take; this is my body.” 23 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, and they all drank of it. 24 And he said to them, “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. Text Message: o Circle the words took, blessing, broke, and gave. o These words are reminiscent of the miraculous feeding: And taking the five loaves and the two fish he looked up to heaven and said a blessing and broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples to set before the people. And he divided the two fish among them all. Mark 6:41 o Jesus doesn’t give food to the crowd, but to His disciples. o What have I received that I am now invited to give? You are now entering your Mission Field! The Lord’s Supper is not merely a substitution of Jesus’ death, but a __________________ in His death. 22 And as they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to them, and said, “Take; this is my body.” 23 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, and they all drank of it. 24 And he said to them, “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. Mark 14:12-25 Digging Into the Lord’s Supper The Lord’s Supper, like the Passover Meal, is food for the ______________ ahead. 22 And as they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to them, and said, “Take; this is my body.” 23 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, and they all drank of it. 24 And he said to them, “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. Text Message: o Here Jesus transforms the historic ___________ _______. o One of the features of the Passover Meal is that is was to be eaten in haste; in other words, “_________” (Exodus 12:11). o This great meal venerated the ______________ from Egypt and provided strength for Israel’s ___________ from Egypt. o Similarly, as we receive of Christ’s Body and Blood, we receive strength for the journey of becoming like Christ: 1) In ____________ one another (John 13:34-35). 2) In doing _____________ works (John 14:12). 3) In keeping His commandments (John 14:15). 4) In living within His __________ (John 14:27). 5) In abiding in Christ (John 15:4-5). 6) In enduring persecution (John 15:20). 7) In __________________ about Jesus (John 15:26-27). Text Message: o Notice the elements of the Lord’s Supper are elements of His death, not His resurrection. o This is because there can be no resurrection without _____. o The Apostle Paul speaks of this death and resurrection life: I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 o This takes place as we willingly ________________ to God. The Lord’s Supper reminds us that what Jesus gives us, we in turn give to the __________. 22 And as they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to them, and said, “Take; this is my body.” 23 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, and they all drank of it. 24 And he said to them, “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. Text Message: o Circle the words _______, blessing, _________, and gave. o These words are reminiscent of the miraculous feeding: And taking the five loaves and the two fish he looked up to heaven and said a blessing and broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples to set before the people. And he divided the two fish among them all. Mark 6:41 o Jesus doesn’t give food to the crowd, but to His disciples. o What have I received that I am now invited to give? You are now entering your Mission Field! The Lord’s Supper is not merely a substitution of Jesus’ death, but a __________________ in His death. 22 And as they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to them, and said, “Take; this is my body.” 23 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, and they all drank of it. 24 And he said to them, “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. Mark 14:12-25 Digging Into the Lord’s Supper The Lord’s Supper, like the Passover Meal, is food for the ______________ ahead. 22 And as they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to them, and said, “Take; this is my body.” 23 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, and they all drank of it. 24 And he said to them, “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. Text Message: o Here Jesus transforms the historic ___________ _______. o One of the features of the Passover Meal is that is was to be eaten in haste; in other words, “_________” (Exodus 12:11). o This great meal venerated the ______________ from Egypt and provided strength for Israel’s ___________ from Egypt. o Similarly, as we receive of Christ’s Body and Blood, we receive strength for the journey of becoming like Christ: 1) In ____________ one another (John 13:34-35). 2) In doing _____________ works (John 14:12). 3) In keeping His commandments (John 14:15). 4) In living within His __________ (John 14:27). 5) In abiding in Christ (John 15:4-5). 6) In enduring persecution (John 15:20). 7) In __________________ about Jesus (John 15:26-27). Text Message: o Notice the elements of the Lord’s Supper are elements of His death, not His resurrection. o This is because there can be no resurrection without _____. o The Apostle Paul speaks of this death and resurrection life: I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 o This takes place as we willingly ________________ to God. The Lord’s Supper reminds us that what Jesus gives us, we in turn give to the __________. 22 And as they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to them, and said, “Take; this is my body.” 23 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, and they all drank of it. 24 And he said to them, “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. Text Message: o Circle the words _______, blessing, _________, and gave. o These words are reminiscent of the miraculous feeding: And taking the five loaves and the two fish he looked up to heaven and said a blessing and broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples to set before the people. And he divided the two fish among them all. Mark 6:41 o Jesus doesn’t give food to the crowd, but to His disciples. o What have I received that I am now invited to give? You are now entering your Mission Field!