The Commemoration of Christ's Death
1 Corinthians 11:24
And when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.


We are to remember —

I. WHAT HE WAS FROM ETERNITY: God (Romans 9:5).

II. WHAT HE BECAME: Man (John 1:4).

III. WHAT HE DID, AND HOW HE LIVED.

1. Humbly (Matthew 11:29).

2. Charitably.

3. Righteously (1 Peter 2:22; Matthew 3:15).

4. Inoffensively (Matthew 17:27).

5. Obediently.

IV. WHAT HE SUFFERED.

1. Contempt (Isaiah 53:3).

2. Pain in His body (Isaiah 53:3).

3. Grief of heart (Matthew 26:37; Luke 22:44).

4. Death.

(1)  A shameful,

(2)  A painful,

(3)  A cursed, death (Galatians 3:13).

V. WHOM HE SUFFERED SO MUCH FOR: for us (Isaiah 53:5, 6).

VI. WHAT BENEFIT WE HAVE BY IT.

1. Pardon (Romans 5:1).

2. Reconciliation to God (2 Corinthians 5:11).

3. Mortification of sin (Romans 8:1, 2; Matthew 1:21).

4. Grace here.

5. Glory hereafter (John 3:16).

VII. WHAT HE DID AFTER HIS DEATH.

1. He rose again (Romans 4:25).

2. Ascended (Acts 1:11).

3. Sits at the right hand of God (Romans 8:34).

4. Maketh intercession for us (1 John 2:1, 2).

5. Will, ere long, come and judge us (2 Corinthians 5:10).Conclusion: For preparation —

1. Review your lives.

2. Examine your hearts (1 Corinthians 11:28).

(1)  The strength of your sins.

(2)  The growth of your graces.

3. Pray God for His assistance.

(Bp.Beveridge.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.

WEB: When he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, "Take, eat. This is my body, which is broken for you. Do this in memory of me."




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