Why Communion?

Big Question:

Big Idea:

Why Communion?

Big Question:

Big Idea:

Communion is a regular reminder of what is most important

Plan:

Three main functions of Communion:

- Proclaims the gospel

- Helps us remember the price paid

- Calls us to love others

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1 Corinthians 11:17-34

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Proclaims the Gospel:

²⁶ For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.

-1 Corinthians 11:26

Helps Us Remember the Price:

²⁴ and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” ²⁵ In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me."

-1 Corinthians 11:24-25

Calls Us to Love Others:

¹⁷ In the following directives I have no praise for you, for your meetings do more harm than good. ¹⁸ In the first place, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions among you...

-1 Corinthians 11:17-18