Communion

January 7, 2018 Preacher: Chris Ritter Series: Stand Alone Sermons

Topic: Communion Scripture: Luke 22:7–23, Hebrews 9:1–28

Communion

Luke 22:7-23 and Hebrews 9:1-28

The 5 P's of Commuion

- Preamble

- Purpose

- Power

- Promise

- Participants

#1 Preamble to Communion: Passover

Exodus 12:21-28

#2 Purpose of Communion

Jesus re-purposed the Passover meal to make clear he was the center of the New Covenant, the One it would be based on.

#3 Power in Communion

Hebrews 10:10-12 and 18

6 Powerful Reminders Communion gives us:

#1 Our need for a substitute (Heb 9:12)

#2 Our eternal redemption (Heb 9:12)

#3 Our ability to serve God with a clean conscience (Heb 9:13-14)

#4 Our assurance of forgiveness (Heb 9:22-24)

#5 Christ's singular offering for sin (Heb 9:25-26)

#6 Christ's impending return (Heb 9:27-28)

#4 Promise of Communion

Philippians 2:9-11

#5 Participants for Communion

1 Corinthians 11:26

1 Corinthians 11:27-32

In a busy culture with people desperate to succeed, we practice in Communion resting on the finished work of Christ. In a fragmented culture that is radically individualistic, we practice in Communion belonging to one another. In a dissatisfied culture of constant striving, we practice in Communion receiving this world with joy as a gift from God. In a narcissistic culture of self-fulfillment, we practice in Communion joyous self-denial and service. In a proud culture of self-promotion, we practice in communion humility and generosity. All these practices are habit-forming, and so seep into the rest of our lives.

- Tim Chester, a Meal with Jesus

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