Communion offers us so much as believers in Christ. Last week, we began looking at some of the many reasons taking communion blesses and benefits the church – it reminds us of the incarnation, centers us on the atonement, emphasizes the importance of our personal faith, and communicates the unity of the church. Let’s continue looking at six more today.
Read moreWhy Should We Take Communion? Part 1 (Mark 14:22-25)
Mark tells us that Jesus and the disciples **were eating** the Passover meal when Jesus did something out of the ordinary (22). The customary Passover ceremony would have begun with a blessing over the group. Then, they would drink from the first cup of wine. Next, the youngest child in the group, perhaps John in this upper room, would ask, "Why is this night different from other nights?" The host or father of the group -- Jesus in this instance -- would then retell the events of the original Passover in Exodus.
Read moreKnowing God 15—God's Heart—Exodus 25-31
Sunday Teaching: Knowing God 15—God's Heart—Exodus 25-31
Read moreExodus 24-25
God just longs to be at the center of our lives. This is one of the major lessons that we will continue to learn through the back half of the book of Exodus, seeing the directions concerning the tabernacle. He longs to fellowship with his people. He wants to be at the center of our lives. He wants to be in a relationship with us.
Read moreThe New Passover Meal -- Mark 14:12-25 -- Follow #45
Sunday Teaching: The New Passover Meal -- Mark 14:12-25 -- Follow #45
Read moreVideo Message: Should I Even Go Back to Church?
Do we even need to come back to church or can we all just stay home in our jammies to get the Word of God? Let’s be honest nothing can replace gathering together, face to face (with masks!).
Read moreHow To Lead Communion
When Christ ascended, he gave his church various means with which to remember him. Partaking of the Lord's Supper, or communion, is a significant way we are called to remember Christ and His gospel work. All over the world, ministry leaders often preside over the partaking of communion during their gatherings. (10 Minutes/1900 Words)
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