Why Do We Celebrate The Ordinance Of The Lord's Supper

“WHY DO WE CELEBRATE THE ORDINANCE OF THE LORD’S

SUPPER?”

1 CORINTHIANS 11:23-26

1. Because we are to RECEIVE what was handed down to us by our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ. (v. 23) Deuteronomy 4:5; Matthew 28:20; 1 Corinthians 15:3; Galatians 1:11-12; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2; Exodus 4:15; 12:14; Genesis 18:19; 2 Chronicles 18:13; John 17:8; Acts 20:27

2. Because we are commanded by the LORD Jesus Christ to REMEMBER Him. (vv. 24-25) Matthew 26:26-28; Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 5:7-8; 10:16-17; 11:27-29; Isaiah 55:1-3; John 6:53-58; Exodus 12:14; 24:8; Numbers 10:10; Deuteronomy 16:3; Joshua 4:7; Psalm 78:7; 111:4; Song 1:4; Isaiah 26:8; Matthew 26:13; Hebrews 9:15-22; 13:20

3. Because we are to REPEAT this ordinance to show forth our LORD’s death for our sins and His resurrection from the dead to bring us life until He comes again. (v. 26) Isaiah 25:6; John 14:3; Acts 1:11; 1 Corinthians 4:5; Hebrews 9:28; Revelation 1:7; Exodus 29:33; Numbers 6:15; Psalm 45:17; Galatians 3:1; Revelation 2:25; Psalm 102:12; Isaiah 26:8; Malachi 3:16; Jude 5