· With the Supper, Jesus created a memorial
· Will you remember the sacrifice Jesus made for you?
· With the Supper, Jesus laid down an ideal for his church – Communion.
· “35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples if you love one another.” – John 13:35
· Drink from it, all of you. – Matthew 26:27b.
· Will you remember true followers of Jesus love each other?
· With the Supper, Jesus made a Covenant.
· 28 This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. - Matthew 26:28
· 38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. – Romans 8:38-39.
· Will you remember you are secure in his covenant?
· With the Supper, Jesus gives his followers hope.
· May the God of hope fill you will all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13.
· 29 I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.” – Matthew 26:29.
· Will you remember to live in the hope of Jesus?
· Will you remember Jesus’ sacrifice?
· Will you love the body of believers?
· Will you be secure in his covenant?
· Will you live in the hope of Jesus?
1. Read Matthew 26:26-30
2. The Lord’s Supper is about receiving a gift from Jesus. Name as many of the gifts of Jesus to his people as you can.
3. What helps you remember the great sacrifice of Jesus? Does partaking of the Lord’s Supper help you remember? Why or why not?
4. Describe how knowing God always keeps his covenant helps you feel secure.
5. What could you do to help yourself to remember you live in the hope of God because you trust in Jesus?
