The Lord’s Supper | Joel K. Johnson | October 3, 2021 DNAMessage: The bread and the cup speak a word of grace to those who are burdened. What baggage and burdens do you carry? Why was Paul so upset with the Corinthian Church? 1 Corinthians 11:20–22 • They didn’t wait for each other • Some were included and some were not • Some were careless in their eating and drinking What is the historical and spiritual meaning of the Lord’s Supper? I Corinthians 11:23–26 • The Jewish Passover explains the meaning of Jesus death • The Passover meal speaks of the enslaved and burdened people of God held captive by the Egyptians • The blood of the lamb that is slain spares God’s children • Grace does not show favoritism What does it mean to examine yourself before receiving communion? 1 Corinthians 11:27–29 • It’s not about examining your moral status before you eat the bread and drink the cup. • It is about the manner of how we partake of the bread and cup – do we divide or unite? • We’re all unworthy to receive the bread and the cup which is why we need to take it. The Lord’s Supper | Joel K. Johnson | October 3, 2021 BIBLE READING PLAN Reading the Bible every day is a great way to grow in your faith. After you read, take time to journal or reflect on these questions: What does it say? What does it mean? How can I live this out today? On our website, under Publications, you can find online resources for reading through the Bible in one year: westwoodcc.org/publications 1. Do you remember your first communion? What was that experience like? How much of that experience were you able to understand? 2. How has your view of communion grown or shifted throughout your life? 3. What was your most significant learning from this week’s message? Explain how God has used this teaching in your life thus far. 4. If you’re comfortable sharing, what burdens or baggage do you feel you have been carrying lately? How would your life change if you were able to be rid of those burdens? 5. Please take the time to engage with the following passage using the DBS (Discovery Bible Study) method. DBS is the method of Bible study that Westwood will use for discipleship moving forward, and can be used in a one-on-one discipleship relationship, or for group study. Simply read one of the passages related to the Lord’s Supper (listed below), follow the prompts, and respond to the questions! Keep in mind that some of these passages may not directly speak to the practice of communion, but they are related. Scripture Options: 1 Corinthians 11:17–34; Matthew 26:17–29; or Exodus 12:5–13, 21–27 1. From this past week, what is something you are thankful for? 2. From this past week, what was challenging for you? 3. One person should read the passage. After the passage has been read, have another person retell the passage in their own words, without looking at the passage. Invite others to add to the retelling from their memory of the passage. 4. What does this passage say about God? (Father, Son, and/or Holy Spirit) a. Where do you find that within this specific passage? 5. What does this passage say about people? a. Where do you find that within this specific passage? 6. What does this passage say about obedience? a. Where do you find that within this specific passage? 7. In light of what we know about this passage, what is God calling you to do this week? 8. Who in your life needs to hear the truth revealed in this passage? 9. In this upcoming week, what is going to be a challenge for you? Close in prayer, praying for one another and the challenges that will be faced this week, and for opportunities to share what was discussed with others.Next >