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I Peter 2:2-3

I Timothy 4:13

Hebrews 10:23

Colossians 3:16

I Corinthians 14:17

II Corinthians 8:4

II Corinthians 9:10-15

Why did the brethren come together in Acts 20:7?

To break bread!

I Corinthians 11:20

I Corinthians 11:23-26

The Lord’s Supper is a memorial and a declaration to others of Jesus’ death.

A memorial

The Lord’s Supper helps us remember Jesus’ sacrifice.

Romans 5:6-8

Many earthly memorials exist to help us remember important events, but none are as important as Jesus’ death.

Other memorials in the Bible:

The Passover

The stones from the Jordan (Joshua 4:5-6)

A proclamation

A fellowship

I Corinthians 11:17-34

I Corinthians 14:23-25 – Our conduct in the assembly affects how outsiders view us!

The Lord’s Supper also gives us strength. Neglecting it weakens us.

Ecclesiastes 7:2 – Memorials are for the living.

Titus 2:11-14

I Peter 1:17

Romans 6:1-4