1. Preparation (1Cor 11:20)

“20When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the Lord’s supper.”

Evidently the Church of Corinth was treating the Lord’s Supper as something that was not sacred. So Paul writes to both correct them from the wrong approach and commend them for the right approach. Preparation was the key. Is preparation important to you before communion?

2. Examination (1Cor 11:28)

“28But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup.”

The word “examine” is δοκιμάζω: (dok-im-ad’-zo), which means put to the test, prove, examine. Am I fit? Again, either we take a self-evaluation or the Lord will do it for us. Hint: it is far better if we take the initiative!

3. Substitution (1Cor 11:23)

“23For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread.”

Jesus took our place, paid our debt, set us free! We owe Him a debt of gratitude!!

4. Transformation (1Cor 11:26)

“26For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till he come.”

In the light of His return, our motivation is to serve Him, love him, and wait for Him.