THE DISCIPLINE OF REMEMBERING

January 15, 2023

Main Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Additional Scriptures: Matthew 26:26-30, Revelation 12:11, John 6:35-40

POINTS:

• Flourish: growing or developing in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment.

• Communion is where the living Word and living worship converge to release the power of Christ’s presence.

• When we participate in Communion we are to follow Christ’s example of servanthood and generosity.

• We remember that Christ’s victory is our victory.

• We remember that because of Christ we have victory now and victory is coming.

• The quality of our praise and thanks should be proportionate to Christ’s victory on the cross.

• We remember that we are redeemed.

• By remembering our redemption we anticipate His second coming and start living in that reality and hope.

• We remember that we are completely dependent on Christ.

• We remember to examine our attitude toward others, ourselves, and God.

• We cannot partake of the Lord’s body when our heart is divided toward the very people for whom Jesus allowed Himself to be broken.

• Taking Communion in a worthy manner means coming to the Lord’s table with the full weight of your understanding and faith