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Paul addresses the Corinthians questions about the Lord's Supper and how the Spirit, unlike the idols they formerly worshipped, speaks. The Lord's Supper was introduced by Jesus at the Passover just before His crucifixion. The Corinthian church was primarily made up by gentiles who did not celebrate Passover and had little knowledge of the Hebrew celebration of the Exodus. In this session we look not only at the instruction Paul gave in his letter but also the history of Communion over the ages. This leads to a discussion about how the Spirit (unlike their former "dumb" idols) speaks, as well as the importance of understanding what He speaks is chronicled in the written Word of wisdom and knowledge.

The sermon explores the book of 2 Chronicles, emphasizing that a nation's destiny is determined by its response to God, as illustrated through the reign of King Hezekiah. It highlights Hezekiah's initiative to restore temple worship and celebrate the Passover, inviting a remnant from the northern kingdom who were ignorant of proper sanctification. The central message underscores God's grace and patience, showing that He accepts sincere hearts seeking Him even when their understanding is imperfect, as Hezekiah interceded for the people. The sermon contrasts this with the judgment faced by kings who rejected God, such as Ahaz and Manasseh, while noting that even Manasseh found mercy through humility. Ultimately, the text presents a pastoral assurance that God is faithful to deliver those who trust in Him and to restore those who return to His covenant.

Why do we worship on Sunday if the Sabbath is on Saturday? Throughout the world, the vast majority of Christian denominations hold worship services on Sunday. However, if you ask professing Christians what caused Sabbath worship to move from the last day of the week to the first, most would either say the Sabbath is unrelated to Sunday worship or point to tradition. But there are important biblical reasons why the Sabbath changed from Saturday to Sunday. It's important first of all because Christ said that if you teach someone to disobey one of the least commandments, you will be least in the kingdom of heaven and the Sabbath is one of the ten commandments. But it's important because the Sabbath is about the rest we have in Christ. It is the day our risen Lord provides for his people so that they can be set apart from the world and all its cares, and go forth to do the work that Christ's atonement made possible. Some of the confusion surrounding the Sabbath is related to a misunderstanding of Israel's place in scripture. Israel's whole calendar was built around Passover and Pentecost and their observance and the Sabbaths around them were set every year based on the day of the week , but because Israel and their observances were a type pointing forward to Christ and his fulfillment, all of their Passovers and Pentecosts and their calendar that changed yearly were nothing more than shadows. There has only been one Passover that caused sins to be forgiven. There has been only one Pentecost where the Spirit of God inhabited his people. And their fulfillment caused the Sabbath to be set from that day forth. Please join us as we consider this important topic.

What was the Passover? Why were the Israelites instructed to mark their doors with blood, eat unleavened bread, and remember that night? This Sunday School study considers those questions alongside Paul's declaration that Christ is our Passover. 1 Corinthians 5:7 (KJB): "Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:" Key themes: The Passover in Egypt; the lamb and the blood; the feast of unleavened bread; Christ our Passover; sincerity and truth.

Welcome to Faith Family! Thank you for joining us. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Speaker: David Sullivan Passover and The New Covenant - Part 1 Scripture: Matthew 26:17-25 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ CCLI Streaming License #20175583 CCLI Copyright License #350917

1. Passover, vv.1-14. i. New beginning, vv.1-2. ii. Preparation, vv.3-6. iii. Application, v.7. iv. Participation, vv.8-11. v. Signification, vv.11-14. 2. Unleavened bread, vv.15-20. i. Holy convocation. ii. Extent. iii. Name. iv. Ordinance.

This sermon explores the theological significance of the Feast of Unleavened Bread in Exodus 12, connecting the removal of leaven to the believer's sanctification and the burial of Christ. The message emphasizes that while the Passover lamb points to redemption, the unleavened bread illustrates the necessity of removing sin from one's life as a response to that grace. It highlights the importance of ordinances like baptism and the Lord's Supper as visible reminders of God's deliverance, urging believers to maintain a consistent holiness throughout the week rather than observing a superficial, Sunday-only piety. The sermon further interprets the application of blood with hyssop as a picture of faith resting on Christ's finished work, and concludes with a call to preserve the story of redemption for future generations through teaching and worship.

This sermon explores the theological transition from the Old Testament Passover to the New Testament Lord's Supper, identifying Jesus Christ as the ultimate fulfillment of the sacrificial lamb. The central message emphasizes that salvation is accomplished through Christ's death and the shedding of His blood, which must be personally applied to the believer by faith. Drawing from Mark 14 and supporting passages, the exposition highlights the necessity of participating in Christ, just as the Israelites had to apply the blood to their doorposts and eat the lamb to be saved from judgment. The tone is instructional and urgent, urging listeners to recognize that while the atonement is finished, individual faith is required to receive the forgiveness of sins and eternal life. The sermon concludes with a call to repentance and belief, asserting that no other means of salvation exists apart from trusting in Jesus Christ.

Scripture Reading: Exodus 12:14-20 Text: Exodus 12:14-20 Series: The Perfect Passover Lamb Theme: Passover, Unleavened Bread and Us (III) 1. Remembering God's Great Rescue 2. Removing the Leaven from your Life