Dennis R Wiles

FBC Arlington

November 27, 2022

First Sunday of Advent

2022 Re- . . .

ADVENT 2022 Re-Member

November 27 – December 31, 2022

Do This in Remembrance of Me

Luke 22:7-20

The Hebrew word, zakar – “to remember” is used over 200 times in the Hebrew Old Testament. It can have the idea of appropriate actions included with the act of remembering.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

Passover – the original context is the celebration of Passover

Remembrance – Jesus commands us to share this meal in remembrance of Him

THEOLOGICAL VOCABULARY

Lord’s Supper – emphasis on the special nature of the meal

Communion – emphasis on our shared life with and in Christ

Eucharist – emphasis on gratitude

Mass – emphasis on being sent out in mission

THEOLOGICAL VIEWS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

Transubstantiation – elements are transformed

Consubstantiation – Christ surrounds the elements

Spiritual Presence – Christ is uniquely spiritually present

Memorial – powerful, symbolic, and sacred act of worship

SPIRITUAL APPLICATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

Remember what Christ has done for us! The Lord’s Supper is the symbolic act of worship that reminds us of His sacrificial death on our behalf that enables us to have eternal life and fellowship with the Father!

Celebrate our communion with Him and each other in the present!

Anticipate the consummation of the ages upon His return!