Sometimes the Lord's Supper can seem
boring, repetitious, or practically meaningless, providing
a merely sentimental anchor to your tradition. But communion, or Eucharist or Mass, as some call it, should be more than a
formal ritual. It should be invested with great meaning for you and me.
This book provides meditations on a dozen of the rich themes that underlie the Lord's Supper.
This isn't a doctrinal study in the sense of dogmatic
propositions to believe. However, since "doctrine" really means
"teaching," the book will instruct you in
what the Scriptures themselves teach. While the author
shares his own interpretations, he considers alternative
understandings respectfully.
The goal of the book is to so illuminate the rich themes
of communion so that the next time -- or 100 times -- you serve
or partake of the Lord's Supper, you'll recall with joy and love what it really means.
Lord's Supper: Meditations for Disciples provides a spiritual adventure, not unlike scuba diving. Communion,
as you are aware, is not a fixed doctrine, but
a wonderful and holy mystery into
which we immerse ourselves, as we explore and probe its depths.
Here are the contents:
Introduction
1.
My Body, My Blood -- Literal or Figurative?
2.
Remembering and Proclaiming Christ's Death
(Luke 22:19b; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26)
3.
Being Sharers in the Sacrifice (1
Corinthians 10:16, 18)
4.
My Body Given for You (Luke 22:19b)
5.
My Blood Poured Out for Many (Matthew
26:28)
6.
A New Covenant in My Blood (1
Corinthians 11:25)
7.
The Cup of Blessing and the One Loaf
(1 Corinthians 10:16-17)
8.
Eating His Flesh, Drinking His Blood
(John 6:53-57)
9.
The Lord's Supper and the Great
Banquet (Luke 22:16, 18; Matthew 26:29)
10.
Preparing Ourselves for the Lord's
Supper (1 Corinthians 11: 27-34)
Appendices
A Brief Glossary of the Lord's Supper
A Brief History of the Doctrine of the Real Presence and Transubstantiation
If you are a pastor, priest, or preacher,
a deacon, elder, or lay leader, you'll find the makings of many sermons
and communion meditations here. But hopefully this book will help you first feed your own soul on the
Heavenly Bread so that you may be spiritually nourished to feed your people.
Lord's Supper: Meditations for Disciples is also suitable
for personal and group study. The discussion questions and
hand-outs make it ideal for small groups and Adult Sunday School
classes.
"Suits busy pastors as it gives a comprehensive and in-depth study of the Lord's Supper. Valuable for preaching material or serious bible study. Well recommended." Rev. Gordon C., South Australia
"Goes far beyond what other teachers do in getting to the heart of each idea, concept, truth, and word. Nothing is left unexplained." -- Gerald M., United Methodist
"Even after many years of serving communion as a pastor, the study
helped me gain a deeper love and appreciation for the meaning of this element." -- Elwood O., Church of the Nazarene
"Solid, well thought out, and presented." -- Dr. Richard C., Southern Baptist
"Very easy reading and applicable for the new believer and the seasoned christian." -- Cathy R., Baptist
"Remarkable for its careful research, scholarship, vision, ability to bring the Scripture texts alive for now, rather than peering into something of past ages only. Challenged me in my personal, ongoing relationship with the Lord." -- Bruce McG., Roman Catholic
curriculum for new believers
Sometimes the Lord's Supper can seem
boring, repetitious, or practically meaningless, providing
a merely sentimental anchor to your tradition. But communion, or Eucharist or Mass, as some call it, should be more than a
formal ritual. It should be invested with great meaning for you and me.
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