- I Corinthians 11:17-34
- Backward
- “Do this in remembrance of me”
- Horror of the cross: scourging, ridicule, crown of thorns, nails (7-inch iron spikes), painful movement to avoid suffocation
- Forward
- I Corinthians 11:26 – “until He comes”
- Because of His sacrifice, I live for Him until the end.
- Outward
- I Corinthians 11:26 – “you proclaim the Lord’s death”
- Proclaim = announce, make public
- Consider …
- Inward
- I Corinthians 11:27-29
- “Where are my thoughts?”
- Read a passage (Isaiah 53; Matthew 26-28; Mark 14:16; Luke 22-24; John 18-20; I Corinthians 11; Hebrews 9-10, etc.)
- Read song lyrics
- Imagine the scenes in your mind.
- Upward
- I Corinthians 10:14-22
- Christian à cup/table of the Lord à Christ
- Israel à eat sacrifices à God
- Gentiles à cup/table of demons à idols/demons
- We have communion (sharing, fellowship, participation) with Christ! See Matthew 26:29
- I Corinthians 10:14-22
DW
July 10, 2016
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