| The Supper of the Victorious King and His
Conquerors A. We are gathered as modern disciples on this
first day of the week to break bread (Acts 20:7). B. We are gathered to fulfill a commandment of
our Lord who sacrificed himself (Luke 22:19-20). C. We are gathered to partake in what Paul
referred to as“the Lord’s Supper”(1 Cor 11:17-22). D. This is a part of our spiritual heritage,
an expressed expectation of God’s authoritative Son, a memorial of what he
gave for us, but what does it have to do with victory? I.
The__________________Behind the Supper of the Victorious King and His
Conquerors A. Jesus’ life on earth was
repeatedly marked by humiliation (Psa 22:6-7; Isa 53:3; John 8:41;Matt 11:19;
26:65; Matt 27:27-31, 39-44). He forthrightly told his followers to expect
the same (Matt 5:11; 10:24-25; Rom 12:14-21). B. This is especially relevant in what we are
seeing in news from around the world. 1.
The work of Mohammed is based on being_____________, whatever the
cost. 2. The work of Christ is based
on being insulted, in order to______the cost. C. A religion with no insulted Savior will not
endure insults to win the scoffers. D.
The message of Christianity: God accomplished his purpose through the
weakness, suffering, humiliation, and death of his Son, Jesus the Christ.
Jesus did this for people who were the cause of his suffering, humiliation,
and death. Christians who live in gratefulness and awe of Christ’s sacrifice
don’t seek revenge on those who mock them and their God (Phil 2:5-11). II.
The___________Behind the Supper of the Victorious King and His
Conquerors A. We are participating in
the body and the blood of Christ (1 Cor 10:14-22). B. We are_______________together as ransomed
brothers and sisters (1 Cor 11:33-34). C. We are giving thanks (1 Cor
11:23-24). D. We
are_________________(1 Cor 11:25). E.
We are examining ourselves (1 Cor 11:27-28). F. We are_____________(1 Cor 11:29-32). G. We are proclaiming our Lord’s death (1 Cor
11:26a). H. We are anticipating our
Lord’s____________(1 Cor 11:26b). I.
We are one supper closer to the realization of ultimate victory (1 Cor
15:57). Conclusion: A. All of the blood that is necessary for
victory has already been shed (Rev 1:4-7). B.
Does your spiritual garment need to be washed in the blood of the Lamb
(Rev 7:14)? |
