The Lord's Supper

 

Study Questions for Oct. 25^th 2015

1^st Corinthians 11:17-26

 

     Sunday October 25^th we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper as a congregation.  In order to prepare our hearts for this ordinance we will examine 1^st Corinthians 11:17-26.  In this passage the apostle Paul is rebuking the Corinthian Christians for their perversion of the communion meal.  In preparation of the sermon and the ordinance please read and reflect over these study questions. 

 

Day 1 Read: 1^st Corinthians 11:17-22

1.      What is the Apostle Paul’s attitude toward the Christians at Corinth?

 

 

 

2.      How are these Christians distorting the Lord’s Supper?

 

 

 

Day 2 Read 1^st Corinthians 11:23-26

1.      Why should Christians observe the Lord’s Supper?

 

 

 

2.      What is one result of observing the Lord’s Supper (v26)?

 

 

 

Day 3 Read 1^st Corinthians 11:25 and Matthew 26:26-56

1.      What is the significance of the new covenant?

 

 

 

Day 4 Read 1^st Corinthians 11:27-29

1.      How does this warning affect the way you prepare your heart for the Lord’s Supper?

 

 

 

Day 5 Read Matthew 27:32-56

1.      Read and think about Matthew 27:32-56; write down any thoughts you have regarding this passage.