1 Corinthians 11:23–26

1 Corinthians 11:23–26 (ESV) — 23 For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” 25 In the same way also hetook the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” 26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. INTRODUCTION:  3 Let Us ‘s Hebrews10:19–25 (ESV) — 19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.  TAKE JOY IN THE BLESSING OF GOD’S FAITHFULNESS THROUGH COMMUNION (1)     THE PREPARATION OF COMMUNION (v23-24)Gospel Accounts -   Matthew 26:26–29, Mark 14:22–25, Luke 22:14–23 a.        FROM CHRIST THROUGH PAUL… b.       FROM CHRIST THROUGH SUFFERING…      (2)     THE INSTRUCTION FOR OUR PRACTICE OF COMMUNION(v24-25) THE SIMPLICITY OF OUR PRACTICE a.        Giving of Thanksb.       Bread and Cup   THE SIGNIFICANCE OF OUR PRACTICE a.        Significant command “Do this”    b.       Significant purpose “In Remembrance”a.         Hebrews 10:3-4b.         Joshua 4:1-7c.         Genesis 42:9 d.         Romans 12:2    (3)     THE PROCLAMATION & ANTICIPATION OF COMMUNION TOGETHER (V26)