I Corinthians11:23-34
The Lord’s Supper – Part 2

Today, 05/19/2023, let us, together in the grace of God, rejoice and reflect on the Word of God in I Corinthians 11:23-34.

23 For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread:

24 And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.

25 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.

26 For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till he come.

27 Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.

28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup.

29 For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body.

30 For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep.

31 For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.

32 But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.

33 Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together to eat, tarry one for another.

34 And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come.

[King James Version]

Suggested Questions:

1. What is the purpose of the people of God participating in the Lord’s Supper?

2. What is the duty of those who participate in the Lord’s Supper?

3. What does it mean to eat and drink unworthily?

4. What does it mean to examine oneself?

Based on verses 20-21 and 33-34, is the Lord’s Supper combined with a shared meal?

Suggested Applications:

1. Have you ever combined the Lord’s Supper with a family dinner?

2. In your opinion, how often should the people of God participate in the Lord’s Supper?