The Arkansas Traveler

ATTITUDES AT THE LORD'S TABLE

Luke 22:7-20

INTRO: As we come to the Lord's Table, Jesus gives us some specific directions. He says that as often as we do this, we do it in remembrance of Him. Paul says that we proclaim the Lord's death till His coming. With this in mind, I think of three attitudes that we should have at this time.

IT IS A TIME OF REMEMBRANCE

   We remember God's love.

   We remember Jesus' payment for our sins.

   We should remember Christian history.

   We should remember those before us in this church.

IT IS A TIME OF REJOICING.

   Jesus told us at one point that He wants our joy to be full.

   Several things now should cause us to rejoice

            Forgiveness

            Provisions of needs

            Fellowship

            Peace in a troubled world

IT IS A TIME OF EXPECTATION

    We expect His continuing provision

    We look to an eventual home in heaven

            It is all because of Jesus and His obedience to the cross. Are we rejoicing and depending on Him today?  

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Presented at Greenville Southern Baptist Church

July 19, 2009 by Pastor Fred D. Kerr