STEADFAST IN THE BREAKING OF BREAD

Introduction:

A. How Do We Grow?

1. We continue steadfast in doctrine.

2. We continue steadfast in fellowship.

B. Steadfast in the Breaking of Bread.

Body:

I. What Does The Phrase Mean?

A. Either, The Lord's Supper.

B. Or, "common, everyday" meals.

II. Used For The Lord's Supper.

A. Acts 20: 7 - 11

1. Focus of coming together.

2. Statement used to indicate a specific occurrence/reason.

3. Around midnight, first day began at sundown Saturday.

B. 1 Corinthians 10: 16, 17, 21

1. "Bread we break" = communion, Lord's Supper.

2. Partake of the Lord's Table.

C. 1 Corinthians 11: 20 - 26

1. Not a "fellowship meal."

2. It is the Lord's Supper.

3. Commemorates, joins in Christ's "breaking of bread."

III. Used For "Common Meals."

A. Acts 27: 33 - 36

1. Paul broke bread in front of the sailors (not Christians).

2. They ate to nourish themselves.

B. Luke 24: 30 - 35

1. Broke bread together after journey.

2. This is the first day of the week (24: 1, 13).

3. Not the Lord's Supper (22: 15).

a. The kingdom had not yet been fulfilled.

b. The Day of Pentecost had yet occurred.

C. Acts 2: 46

1. Continued daily to break bread.

2. Lord's Supper on First Day of the week.

Conclusion:

A. Why Not Mean Both (Acts 2: 42)?

1. We are brought together during the Lord's Supper.

2. We commune and fellowship while eating together.

B. We Must Continue Steadfastly And Daily (vs. 42, 46).