“Remember to Remember” (Memorial Day 2025)
Luke 22:19b - … (Jesus said) … “Do this in remembrance of me.” ESV
The Lord’s Supper is a time of: (1 Corinthians 11:23—32)
- Commemoration
11:24 - and when (Jesus) had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” (ESV)
- Appreciation
Psalm 136:1 - Give thanks to the LORD, for his steadfast love endures forever. (ESV)
- Proclamation
11:26 - For as often as you eat this bread and drink the up, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. (ESV)
- Anticipation
11:26 - For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. (ESV)
- Examination
11:28 - Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. (ESV)
Before I Partake of the Lord’s Supper:
- Identify
Psalm 19:12 - How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults. (NLT)
- Rectify
1 John 1:9 - If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (NIV)
- Purify
Psalm 27:11 - Teach me your way, O LORD; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors. (NIV)
