Communion

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Introduction

Gal. 3:7-9

Eph. 2:11-13

Gen. 14:18-20

God called Abram (Abraham) in Genesis chapter twelve; he and Lot separated in chapter thirteen, and Abraham had to rescue him in chapter fourteen. Another interesting thing happens in chapter fourteen, verses eighteen through twenty; he meets the Priest of God, Melchizedek, and gives him a tithe and receives bread and wine (a picture of communion). In Genesis chapter fifteen, the promise of a son is given, and in the seventeenth chapter, where his name is changed. 

The Bible is a progressive revelation, and everything begins with Abraham, is extended in various covenants, and sees fullness in Jesus.

Leviticus points to Jesus (Yeshua)

• Lev. takes us through various offerings, laws, feasts, and the Jubilee and explains the importance of holiness to us.
• Lk. 24:27, 45
• Jer. 31:31-34 and Ezek. 36:25-27 (this is the New Cov. Jesus spoke of at Passover)
• The bread and wine between Abraham and Melchizedek foreshadowed communion—Jesus is a Priest after the order of Melchizedek (Heb. 5).
• The blood of the Lamb at the first Passover prevented the destroyer from entering the home. Protection led to deliverance and salvation, which led them to receive the Torah, which taught them how to live in the promised land.

Jesus’ Last Ministry Passover

• Matt. 26:26-29
• Mk. 14:25 “I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new [fresh in form or quality] in the kingdom of God.
• In Luke 22:19, Jesus takes the bread (Matzah), gives thanks, breaks it, and says, ” This is my body; do this in remembrance of me.” When we take communion, we call to mind the work of the Lord.

Paul’s Instruction Concerning Communion

1 Cor. 11:17-32

• To shew the Lord’s death (Strong’s G#2605): “to proclaim, declare, preach, speak of, and teach [on His sacrafice].” This is not declaring the gospel to unbelievers; communion is the gospel for believers. (Gal. 3:8)
• Damnation or “a verdict of judgment” in the AMPC
• If we don’t examine ourselves, we channel weakness, sickness, and death into our lives.
  • Weak (Strong’s #772): infirmed, feeble
  • Sickly (Strong’s #732): without strength
• Through Jesus, we are redeemed from the curse, but that does not mean we cannot live under it. Paul warns Christians not to bring curses on themselves by partaking of communion in an unworthy and irreverent manner.
• Spiritual separation, not immediate physical death
  • Adam was spiritually separated (driven out of the garden)
• Table = fellowship
  • Judas left the table before Jesus broke the bread (cf. Jn. 13:21-27; Matt. 26:23-26).

The Covenant Table and its Blessings

Isa. 53 KJV

Jn. 10:9-11 AMPC

Isa. 53:4-5 AMPC

Psa. 103:1-5 AMPC

• In Yeshua’s death, resurrection, and ascension, we have:
  • The forgiveness of sin (v.3)
  • Healing of disease (v. 3)
  • Redemption from sin and the curse (v. 4)
  • We receive good from God (v. 5)
• We are taking in covenant benefits into our bodies and our spirits.

Communion Scriptures

Gal. 3:13-14, 29

Psa. 103:1-5 AMPC

Isa. 53:4-5 AMPC