Give Thanks at the Table | Matthew 26:26-29
Have you ever gone to church and have absolutely no idea what is going on? You’re standing up, sitting down, people are singing loud and raising their hands, people say “Amen” and people are taking notes. You’re thinking, “What is going on here? Is this something I am supposed to do? When do we get to leave?” The reality is not everyone grew up going to church or not everyone grew up going to a church like ours. (Y’all are different) There are two things that we do regularly around here that I am not sure people understand: baptism and the Lord’s Supper. A few weeks ago, we talked about baptism and so today, we are going to talk about the Lord’s Supper. It can be a little confusing, especially with our snack pack communion elements. We know that the Lord’s Supper is important, but we do not really know what is happening and why. So today, we are going to step in the moment where Jesus didn’t just explain the Lord’s Supper but, He redefined history, reframed salvation and revealed the meaning of the cross and the promise of eternity. The Lord Supper is more than just eating bread and drinking juice. The Lord’s Supper is a way that we give thanks for our freedom purchased by Jesus’ crucifixion and how we give thanks our future promised by His resurrection.