Fourth lesson of a series on the Lord's Supper.

1. The Lord’s
Table
Lesson 4: Making a Meal of It
December 19, 2012
University Church of Christ
Abilene, TX

2. Review
‣ Worship in the O. T. was built
around a structure of “holy meals”
‣ The Lord’s Supper is related to the
table of the sacrifice, not the altar
‣ Supper was established at Passover,
a meal celebrating redemption
‣ Jesus is present as host and
participant with us
‣ Bible never says to take Supper with
sadness, but with thanksgiving
‣ The Lord’s Supper is a communion
with Christ and with one another

3. Barriers to be
overcome

4. Culture
We don’t have the same concept
of “table fellowship”

5. Culture
We are too
time conscious

6. Culture
We distrust
spiritual things

7. Other traditions
Sacrifice?
Sacrament?

8. Other traditions
Funeral
atmosphere

9. Other traditions
Take the Supper
and leave

10. Furniture
Table or altar?

11. Furniture
Hard to have table
fellowship in pews

12. A few
suggestions

13. Remember
that the gospel
is good news

14. Take the Supper
off the clock!

15. Remember our
table manners

16. Make this
a teaching time

17. Have time of
preparation

18. Make Lord’s Supper
part of a larger meal