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Meditations for the Lord's
Supper
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Meditations for the Lord’s Supper
The entire series is now available at my website:
http://www.justinimel.com. It will be under “Topical
Sermons.”
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Meditations for the Lord’s Supper
The material from this class comes from J. J. Turner’s work,
Supper with the King (Chino Hills, CA: Penman Productions,
1991).
Brother Turner provides 60 truths about the Lord’s Supper.
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Meditations for the Lord’s Supper
Partaking of the Lord’s Supper affirms belief in God. The
Father gave his Son to die for the sins of the world (Jn
3:16).
When we partake of the Lord’s Supper, we affirm that Jesus
is God’s perfect sacrificial lamb (Jn 1:29; Rv 12:11).
Partaking of the King’s Supper affirms the incarnation of
Christ—Jesus became flesh (Phil 2:5-8; Eph 4:10-13).
In the Supper, we affirm the sinless & perfect life of Jesus
(Heb 4:15-16).
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Meditations for the Lord’s Supper
We affirm the suffering of Christ by taking of the Supper (1
Pt 4:1, 14).
We show that we believe that Jesus died on the cross when
we partake of the Lord’s Supper (1 Cor 15:1-6).
In the Supper, we lift up the Savior in all his glory & victory
(Jn 12:32).
When we partake of the Supper, we affirm that Jesus shed
his blood (Mt 26:28; Jn 19:34).
We affirm the power of his blood when we partake of the
Supper (Rv 1:5; Acts 20:28).
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Meditations for the Lord’s Supper
In the Supper, we affirm the burial of Christ (Mt 27:59-61;
1 Cor 15:1-6).
Participants in the Lord’s Supper affirm that Jesus was
raised from the dead on the first day of the week (Mt 28:1-
8; Rm 1:5).
When you partake of the Lord’s Supper, you declare that
you are a member of his body, the church (1 Cor 10:17;
12:12-13).
Partaking of the Lord’s Supper demonstrates a love for
Christ & what he has done for us (Jn 14:15; Rm 5:4-7).
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Meditations for the Lord’s Supper
Partaking of the King’s Supper shows where your priority is
(Mt 6:33).
Partaking of the Lord’s Supper is an acknowledgement of
his presence (Mt 26:29; 28:20).
In partaking of the Supper, there is a demonstration of unity
with your brethren in the church (1 Cor 10:17; 12:13-27).
The Supper is a demonstration of communion with Christ
(1 Cor 10:16).
Partaking of the Supper affirms our separation from the
world (1 Cor 10:21).
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Meditations for the Lord’s Supper
When we take the Lord’s Supper, we affirm our single
allegiance to Christ (Mt 6:24; 1 Cor 10:21).
When we partake of the Lord’s Supper, we bring glory to
God (1 Cor 10:31).
Partaking of the Lord’s Supper affirms our belief that Christ
may return at any time (1 Cor 11:26).
In partaking the Lord’s Supper, we reaffirm our
commitment to Christ (1 Cor 15:1-6).
Partaking of the Supper demonstrates your belief in the
ascension of Jesus (Acts 1:9-11).
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Meditations for the Lord’s Supper
In the Supper we demonstrate our respect for our brethren
(1 Cor 11:33).
When you come to the Supper, you prove how you feel
about the assembly (Heb 11:24-25).
Participation in the Supper confirms your understanding of
the coming judgment (1 Cor 11:29-32).
Partaking of the Supper affirms our belief in Jesus as the
Mediator (Heb 7:25; 1 Tm 2:5).
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Meditations for the Lord’s Supper
In the Supper, we affirm the burial of Christ (Mt 27:59-61;
1 Cor 15:1-6).
Participants in the Lord’s Supper affirm that Jesus was
raised from the dead on the first day of the week (Mt 28:1-
8; Rm 1:5).
When you partake of the Lord’s Supper, you declare that
you are a member of his body, the church (1 Cor 10:17;
12:12-13).
Partaking of the Lord’s Supper demonstrates a love for
Christ & what he has done for us (Jn 14:15; Rm 5:4-7).
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Meditations for the Lord’s Supper
Partaking of the King’s Supper shows where your priority is
(Mt 6:33).
Partaking of the Lord’s Supper is an acknowledgement of
his presence (Mt 26:29; 28:20).
In partaking of the Supper, there is a demonstration of unity
with your brethren in the church (1 Cor 10:17; 12:13-27).
The Supper is a demonstration of communion with Christ
(1 Cor 10:16).
Partaking of the Supper affirms our separation from the
world (1 Cor 10:21).
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Meditations for the Lord’s Supper
When we take the Lord’s Supper, we affirm our single
allegiance to Christ (Mt 6:24; 1 Cor 10:21).
When we partake of the Lord’s Supper, we bring glory to
God (1 Cor 10:31).
Partaking of the Lord’s Supper affirms our belief that Christ
may return at any time (1 Cor 11:26).
In partaking the Lord’s Supper, we reaffirm our
commitment to Christ (1 Cor 15:1-6).
Partaking of the Supper demonstrates your belief in the
ascension of Jesus (Acts 1:9-11).
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Meditations for the Lord’s Supper
In the Supper we demonstrate our respect for our brethren
(1 Cor 11:33).
When you come to the Supper, you prove how you feel
about the assembly (Heb 11:24-25).
Participation in the Supper confirms your understanding of
the coming judgment (1 Cor 11:29-32).
Partaking of the Supper affirms our belief in Jesus as the
Mediator (Heb 7:25; 1 Tm 2:5).
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Meditations for the Lord’s Supper
When you partake of the Supper, you are demonstrating
that you are a doer of the word (Js 1:22; Mt 26:26-29).
By participating in the Lord’s Supper you remember that
you have been delivered from the penalty of sin (Rm 8:1).
You are properly discerning the Lord’s body when you
partake of the Lord’s Supper (1 Cor 11:29).
You gain spirit strength from properly partaking of the
Lord’s Supper (1 Cor 11:30).
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Meditations for the Lord’s Supper
When we assemble to partake of the Supper, we
demonstrate how we feel about our spiritual family (1 Pt
2:17).
We encourage & edify others by being present for the
Supper (Heb 3:13; 10:24-25).
By properly partaking of the Lord’s Supper we don’t
provoke the Lord to jealousy (1 Cor 10:22).
Partaking of the Lord’s Supper is a continuing confession of
Jesus as Lord (Mt 10:32-33; Rm 10:10).
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Meditations for the Lord’s Supper
When we partake of the Supper it’s an affirmation that
Christ has a kingdom in the here & now (Col 1:11-13).
Partaking of the Supper indicates that we believe we are in
the kingdom of Christ (Mt 26:29; Rv 1:9; Mk 9:1).
Participating in the Supper shows that you are still working
toward your goal of heaven & the crown of life (1 Pt 1:2-5;
Rv 2:10).
Partaking of the Supper reaffirms your commitment to
follow Christ with your cross (Mt 16:24).
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Meditations for the Lord’s Supper
Partaking of the Supper indicates that we believe we are in
the kingdom of Christ (Mt 26:29; Rv 1:9; Mk 9:1).
Participating in the Supper shows that you are still working
toward your goal of heaven & the crown of life (1 Pt 1:2-5;
Rv 2:10).
Partaking of the Supper reaffirms your commitment to
follow Christ with your cross (Mt 16:24).
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Meditations for the Lord’s Supper
When we partake of the Lord’s Supper, we are following
the example of the early church (Acts 2:42; 20:7).
When we partake of the Supper we demonstrate where our
minds are (Col 3:2).
We honor the name of Christ (i.e., his authority) when we
partake of the Lord’s Supper (Acts 4:11-13; 1 Pt 4:16).
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Meditations for the Lord’s Supper
We are functioning as a live, contributing member of the
body of Christ when we partake of the Supper (Eph 4:16; 1
Cor 12:13-27).
We are fortifying our faith against the wiles and attacks of
Satan (1 Pt 5:8; Js 4:7).
When we partake of the Supper we show we aren’t
ashamed of Jesus & the Gospel (Mk 8;38; Rm 1:14-16).
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Meditations for the Lord’s Supper
Partaking of the King’s Supper is an expression of
spirituality and a desire to be free from a carnal mind (Rm
8:5-10).
Partaking of the Supper helps me refocus my mind, at least
once a week, on the Gospel which must be kept in memory
(1 Cor 15:1-6).
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Meditations for the Lord’s Supper
Partaking of the King’s Supper is an expression of
spirituality and a desire to be free from a carnal mind
(Rm 8:5-10).
Partaking of the Supper helps me refocus my mind, at
least once a week, on the Gospel which must be kept in
memory (1 Cor 15:1-6).
We affirm we are properly motivated when we take our
seat at the King’s Table to have Supper with the saints in
the local congregation (2 Cor 5:14; Jn 14:15).
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Meditations for the Lord’s Supper
We affirm our reception of the Blessing when we have
Supper with the King (1 Cor 10:16).
When we partake of the Supper we bless (give thanks) the
cup (1 Cor 10:16).
When we partake of the Supper we gather “around the
Table” with our partners in the church (1 Cor 11:20; Rm
14:1-12).
We bring glory, honor, and pleasure to God when we have
Supper with his Son & our Savior (Eph 3:21).
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Meditations for the Lord’s Supper
Partaking of the Supper should give us new courage &
inspiration for “fighting the good fight of faith” (1 Tm 6:12).
I am exercising faithful stewardship when I come to the
King’s Table. It is an act of faithfulness to my trust (1 Cor
4:2).
When you take your seat at the King’s Table you affirm to
yourself, God, & others that you are a faithful Christian (1
Pt 4:16).
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Meditations for the Lord’s Supper
Mealtime is family time. When we partake of the Supper, therefore, we acknowledge we are members “one of another” & members of God’s family (Eph 3:15; 1:10, 20).
Partaking of the Supper helps us renew our minds & refocus on having the attitude of Christ (Rm 12:1-2; Phil 2:5-8).
When we partake of the Lord’s Supper we affirm our belief in the wisdom of God. A wisdom that brought Jesus to die (Jn 3:16; Eph 1:5-12; 1 Cor 2:7-10).
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Meditations for the Lord’s Supper
When we partake of the Lord’s Supper we are “obedient
children” (1 Pt 1:14). Children must be at the Supper
Table! Only a disobedient child would fail to come home at
supper time.