Session #5:
Serving at the Lord’s Table
Passages to Read and Consider:
Matthew 26:26-30; Mark 14:22-26; Luke 22:14-23; Acts 20:7; 1Corinthians 10:14-22; 11:17-34
Discussion Points:
1. What do we learn about various aspects of the Lord’s Supper in these texts?
a. The elements – Matthew 26:26-30 (cf. vv.19-20)
b. The time – Acts 20:7
c. The setting – 1Corinthians 11:17-34
d. The proper method/attitude when partaking – 1Corinthians 11:17-34
2. From a spiritual standpoint, what purpose does the Lord’s Supper serve?
3. What should be said/read/done in preparation for partaking of the Supper?
a. How would you classify talks and scriptures read as good, bad and irrelevant?
b. Is there a certain traditional expectation regarding what must be said or read?
4. What should be said when giving thanks at the table?
a. What might be inappropriate to say in prayer at the table?
5. Discuss traditional methods of preparing for and serving the Supper with other, scriptural methods.
a. What could we do differently, but scripturally, in preparing the assembly to partake?
b. What could we do differently, but scripturally, in actually serving/partaking?
6. When serving the Supper:
a. What practical tips can you give to others to help simplify the process?
b. What can the servers do to maintain their focus while passing the containers?
c. What else should we be aware of when asked to serve on the table?
How do we view the responsibility of serving the Lord’s Supper?