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Central Christian Church
Weekend Worship | July 5
Partaking of the Table | July 5 | 1 Corinthians 11:17-34
Locations & Times
Central Christian Church
2900 N Rock Rd, Wichita, KS 67226, USA
Sunday 9:30 AM
The Lord's table is...
• Receiving
• Receiving
“The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ?”
1 Corinthians 10:16a
1 Corinthians 10:16a
The Lord's table is...
• Receiving
• Participating
• Receiving
• Participating
"The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ?"
1 Corinthians 10:16b
1 Corinthians 10:16b
The Lord's table is...
• Receiving
• Participating
• Communal
• Receiving
• Participating
• Communal
The Lord's table is...
• Receiving
• Participating
• Communal
• Remembering
• Revealing
• Receiving
• Participating
• Communal
• Remembering
• Revealing
The Lords table is…
• Receiving – Undeserved grace received by the blood and body
• Participating - Lives surrendered for His glory and others good
• Communal – One body discerned
• Remembering - Covenant remaining
• Revealing – Hearts examined
• Receiving – Undeserved grace received by the blood and body
• Participating - Lives surrendered for His glory and others good
• Communal – One body discerned
• Remembering - Covenant remaining
• Revealing – Hearts examined
Key Theme:
The Lord’s Table is not merely a religious ritual or personal moment of reflection; it is a sacred participation in the life, sacrifice, community, and mission of Jesus Christ that calls believers into humble unity, self-giving love, and ongoing self-examination.
Key Application:
Approach communion not as a consumer seeking personal benefit, but as a disciple actively participating in the life of Christ and the body of Christ. It should shape how we love, serve, forgive, sacrifice, and honor one another throughout the week.
Key Verses:
1 Corinthians 11:28 “Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup.”
Key Questions:
1. In what ways can communion become routine or self-focused instead of worshipful and communal?
2. What does it practically mean to “participate in the body of Christ”?
3. What does the Lord’s Table reveal about your current spiritual condition, relationships, or priorities?
The Lord’s Table is not merely a religious ritual or personal moment of reflection; it is a sacred participation in the life, sacrifice, community, and mission of Jesus Christ that calls believers into humble unity, self-giving love, and ongoing self-examination.
Key Application:
Approach communion not as a consumer seeking personal benefit, but as a disciple actively participating in the life of Christ and the body of Christ. It should shape how we love, serve, forgive, sacrifice, and honor one another throughout the week.
Key Verses:
1 Corinthians 11:28 “Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup.”
Key Questions:
1. In what ways can communion become routine or self-focused instead of worshipful and communal?
2. What does it practically mean to “participate in the body of Christ”?
3. What does the Lord’s Table reveal about your current spiritual condition, relationships, or priorities?
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