1. In 1 Corinthians 11, Paul discussed how God had specified the “order” of certain relationships (God/Christ/man/woman). Is such an order actually important? If so, why? If not, why not?
2. There appears to be a direct parallel in the frequency of observing the Sabbath (in the Old Testament) and observing the Lord’s Supper (in the New Testament). What is that parallel?
3. Throughout the Book of 1 Corinthians, Paul had to address various problems facing the church. One of those had to do with how Christians were observing the Lord’s Supper. What was the issue, and how did Paul deal with it?
4. The Lord’s Supper is a memorial. Name several things it is intended to commemorate.
5. In Leviticus 10, there is an account of two Old Testament priests, Nadab and Abihu, who were killed by God as punishment for unauthorized acts on their part. What did they do? And why was it serious enough to deserve a punishment from Heaven?
6. According to Paul’s discussion of the Lord’s Supper in 1 Corinthians 11:27-28, those who partake are to “examine themselves.” Why? And what is involved in this process?
7. Some teach that observing the Lord’s Supper every week is legalistic and “pharisaical.” According to Christ, what, exactly, made something pharisaical? Would partaking of the Lord’s Supper fall into that category? Incorporate Acts 20:7 into your answer.
8. When Christians worship on Sunday, that very fact alone celebrates Christ’s resurrection on the first day of the week. But are there any elements of the Lord’s Supper that could cause a Christian to reflect on the resurrection as well? If so, what are they?
9. Why did the Jews celebrate the Sabbath? And why do Christians celebrate the Lord’s Supper?
10. The Lord’s Supper is a “communion.” What is the idea behind communion? How is the Lord’s Supper properly viewed as communion?
11. If a certain church decided to observe the Lord’s Supper quarterly, semi-annually, or just on special holidays, would that be acceptable? If not, why not?
12. As a Christian partakes of the Lord’s Supper, what should be at the forefront of his or her mind?
13. Explain the importance of these two passages in regard to partaking of the Lord’s Supper. (1) Luke 17:10—“So likewise you, when you have done all those things which you are commanded, say, ‘We are unprofitable servants. We have done what was our duty to do” (2) 1 John 5:3—“For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.”
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