Review, Suggestions, Conclusion

1. Gratitude is the best word to express gratitude for the time you have spent studying with us thus far
   1. We should be thankful that our Lord did something for us that we remember every week in a special say - the Lord's Supper. What a Savior!
   2. Further, your interest, willingness to spend time studying the Lord's Supper is much appreciated and frankly in this age, remarkable.
2. Pray that our study together will accomplish two things:
   1. Generate fresh thoughts and deeper appreciation for the Lord's Supper
   2. Generate a determination to make every observance a true communion with the Lord and each other

1. REVIEW
   1. Our first 'Teacher Outline' was background, a look at Passover
   2. Then we studied the Supper: its institution and importance
   3. The third 'Teacher Outline' showed some "side benefits" of taking the Supper; also, the early church agape meal was studied
   4. The fourth outline was an analysis of I Corinthians 11:17-26
   5. Outline five was an analysis of I Corinthians 11:27-34

2. THE FOLLOWING SUGGESTIONS ARE OFFERED AS AN ENCOURAGEMENT FOR ENRICHING THE LORD'S SUPPER OBSERVANCE
   1. Let us "prepare our minds" before we leave home
   2. Let us dress appropriately for the occasion
   3. Let us have a reverent atmosphere for partaking
   4. Let us pray properly
   5. Let us proceed with sensitivity
   6. Let us finish the Supper in a definitive way
   7. Other? (your thoughts) ________________________________

3. THE PROPER PARTAKING OF THE LORD'S SUPPER IS THE CHRISTIAN'S SUPREME PRIVILEGE IN THIS LIFE. IN THIS OBSERVANCE
   1. The greatest love is manifested
   2. The greatest person is remembered
   3. The greatest event is perceived
   4. The greatest benefit is pondered
   5. The greatest covenant is acknowledged
   6. The greatest triumph is envisioned
   7. The greatest proclamation is expressed
   8. The greatest fellowship is enjoyed
   9. The greatest examination is taken
   10. The greatest worship occurs

1. May each of us observe the Supper regularly
2. May each of us do whatever is necessary to observe it properly

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