Tape 2456.04 Funky Things Series
Jeff Jones, Senior Pastor
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What did Jesus mean when he said, “this is my body” and “this is my blood“? 1 Corinthians 11:24-26
This is figurative, not literal. We reject transubstantiation. Bible study tip: Whenever the literal makes sense, seek no other sense.
We are called to remember Jesus sacrifice.
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Why do we use tiny little crackers and grape juice?
Crackers come from unleavened bread as the Last Supper took place at Passover. Grape juice is used because we (FBCN) want to be sensitive to people’s individual choices about alcohol. Freedom in form.
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Who can administer communion and where can you have it
The Bible is silent on the who and where. Believers can and should have communion anywhere.
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How often should we do communion?
Again, the Bible is silent. It does say that “As often as you do this….” Some churches have weekly. We have communion about every six weeks.
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Why is communion so significant?
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A time for evaluation of our lives. 1 Corinthians 11:27-30
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A unique encounter with God. Somehow God is uniquely present with us.
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A statement of the unity of the church. We are connected to one another and committed to unity. 1 Corinthians 10:16-17
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An encouragement to build bridges to other. Think about those not at the table…there is always an empty seat waiting to be filled.
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A reminder of the significance of the death of Christ for us. Remember the implications of the cross…dead to sin and alive in Christ.
- I am forgiven. Ephesians 1:7
- I am loved by God.
- I am victorious.
- I am a servant.
- I am connected.
- I am united.
- I am a bridge builder.
- I have access to God. Ephesians 3:12
- I have his peace. John 14:27
- I am on a mission. Matthew 28:19
- I have hope. 1 Peter 1:21
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Next week, another opportunity for baptisms. In two weeks, we start a series on the Song of Solomon.
Listen to the sermon Funky Things Christians Do: Communion with iTunes.
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