From Passover to Lord's Supper: The arrival of the New Covenant

Jesus gave us the Lord’s Supper for our benefit.

...It tells us that…

Jesus’ body replaced that of the paschal lamb (26)

• Jesus’ body is represented by the bread: “This is My body”

• Four major views
  .. Transubstantiation (Roman Catholics)
  .. Consubstantiation (Lutherans)
  .. Memorial (Baptists)
  .. Spiritual presence (Presbyterians, Methodists, & most Episcopalians)

• Breaking of bread

• Command to eat (collective, but individual)

Jesus’ blood actually forgives the sins of many (27-28)

• Jesus’ blood is represented by the cup (27)
• Command to drink (27)
• Purpose of the blood (28)
  .. Forgiveness of sins
  .. Substitutionary atonement
  .. Particular redemption
  .. Establishment of the New Covenant

Jesus’ kingdom will provide:

• Fellowship for all believers (29)
• Fellowship with each other now (29)
• Fellowship with Him when He returns (29)