The Lord's Supper - Brad Klassen

Main message: The sermon explains the Lord’s Supper as a Christ-ordained church ordinance that is central to Christian worship, unity, remembrance, and hope. It is a memorial of Jesus’ atoning death, a means of grace, and a proclamation of his return.

Key points:

• The Lord’s Supper was instituted by Jesus and commanded to be continued in the church.
• It is a memorial focused on Christ’s atonement, not a repeat sacrifice.
• The ordinance functions as a means of grace and a “cup of blessing” for believers.
• It unifies the church and is meant to be celebrated corporately, not privately.
• It is incompatible with worldly and pagan practices; it marks believers off from the world.
• It requires self-examination, repentance, and reconciliation before participation.
• It anticipates Christ’s return and proclaims his death “until he comes.”

Scriptures mentioned: Luke 22:19-20, 1 Corinthians 10:16-17, 1 Corinthians 10:21-22, 1 Corinthians 11:17-32, Acts 2:42, Acts 2:46, Acts 20:7, Jude 12, Exodus 12:1-14, Exodus 12:14, Exodus 13:3, Exodus 13:9, Deuteronomy 16:3, Matthew 26:29, Mark 14:25, 1 Corinthians 11:24-26, 2 Corinthians 6:14-15