“This Is My Body” (Mark 14:22-25)

“THIS IS MY BODY”

(Mark 14:22-25)

INTRODUCTION: By what means does God make us like Christ?

I. WE REMEMBER IN THE SUPPER.

II. WE REJOICE IN THE SUPPER.

III. WE REACH FORWARD IN THE SUPPER.

Questions for Family Review/Discussion:

1. What were your impressions of the 250^th celebration of Independence Day?
2. What did the Passover festival commemorate? Why was it important to the people of Israel?
3. What three pieces of furniture in the front of the sanctuary symbolize the centrality of the Word and sacraments in worship?
4. What is the “memorial” view of the Lord’s Supper? What is the literalist view? What view is held by Reformed or Calvinistic churches?
5. What does “eucharist” mean? What are other names for the Lord’s Supper? What do these various words imply?
6. What was the greater meaning of sharing a meal in biblical times? So what does sharing in the Lord’s Supper mean for us?
7. What might be a good practice for us as the bread and the cup are being passed?
8. Jesus told his disciples that he would not drink of the fruit of the vine until what took place? When did this happen?
9. How much do you think on the hope of the life to come? Why do you think so few believers dwell much on this great hope? What do we forfeit when we neglect this comforting truth?