Category Archives: Lord’s Supper

A Preparation for the Lord’s Supper

Philippians 2:3; Matthew 5:21-24 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; … Continue reading

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The Unity of Believers As Seen in the Lord’s Supper

Romans 15:7; 1 Corinthians 10:16,17 Receive ye one another, as Christ hath also received us to the glory of God. The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which … Continue reading

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This Do, In Remembrance of Me

1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Song of Solomon 5:1 I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: And when he had given thanks, … Continue reading

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Jesus Christ’s Tender Request

1 Corinthians 11:23-25; Song of Solomon 5:1; 1 Corinthians 11:26 I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: And when he … Continue reading

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The Form of the Lord’s Supper in Scriptural Simplicity

Acts 2:46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart. MATTHEW HENRY (1662-1714): The ancient churches celebrated this ordinance every Lord’s … Continue reading

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Perception in Reception

John 12:21        We would see Jesus. THOMAS WATSON (1620-1686): The Lord’s Supper is the most spiritual ordinance ever instituted. AUGUSTUS TOPLADY (1713-1758): A formal professor does not look upon ordinances as means of inward religion, and as steps to … Continue reading

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Till He Come

I Corinthians 11:26        For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till he come. C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892): At the Lord’s Supper, there is no discerning the Lord’s body … Continue reading

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Preparing for the Lord’s Supper

Amos 4:12        Prepare to meet thy God, O Israel. C. H. MACKINTOSH (1820-1896): It may be asked, Is there no preparation necessary? Are we to sit down at the table of the Lord with as much indifference as if … Continue reading

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The Proper Dress Code for Attendance at the Lord’s Supper

Matthew 22:11-12        And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment. And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding … Continue reading

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Considering the Love of Jesus Christ in the Lord’s Supper

Hebrews 3:1        Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Jesus Christ. JEREMIAH DYKE (1584-1639): It is good, when we are come to the Lord’s Table, to do as Solomon … Continue reading

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