THE LORD'S SUPPER

Introduction:

A. A Night To Remember

1. A most solemn evening.

2. Prediction of betrayal.

3. A memorable feast.

B. He Has Washed Their Feet [John 13].

Body: Mark 14: 22 - 26

I. The Passover

A. Exodus 11, 12

1. About midnight God would strike.

2. The firstborn to die.

3. A lamb (goat or sheep), 1 year old.

4. Blood covering doorway.

5. Eaten roasted, with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.

B. Exodus 13: 1 - 10

II. The Lord's Supper

A. The Bread = "His body"; broken and blessed.

B. The Cup = "His blood"; thanked and shed for many.

III. A New Covenant

A. Sacrifice once for all.

B. Perfect.

C. All peoples called - Individual choice.

D. Old Will has been executed.

IV. A Vow.

A. No more fruit of the vine.

B. He will drink new in the kingdom of God.

Conclusion:

A. Opposites

1. Look back to look forward.

2. In death comes life.

3. In uncleanness comes cleanness.

B. Promises.

1. A new covenant.

2. We will partake of the Lord's Supper with Jesus one day.