The Integrated Practice Of Breaking Bread In The Church Life
In this meeting, Joseph emphasizes the significance of the Lord's Table, also known as Breaking Bread or Communion, as an integral part of church life. He references Acts 2:42, highlighting that early Christians devoted themselves to the apostles' teachings, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayers. Joseph explains that breaking bread is not merely a ritual but a vital practice interwoven with other spiritual activities, reflecting the unity and life of the church. He discusses the blessings of breaking bread, including the remembrance of Christ's sacrifice and the sharing of life among believers. Joseph encourages the congregation to approach the Lord's Table with a fresh perspective, recognizing its importance in maintaining fellowship and unity within the church. He shares personal anecdotes and scriptural references to illustrate how breaking bread fosters spiritual growth and strengthens relationships among believers.
Outline of Main Points
Introduction to the Lord's Table
Significance of Breaking Bread in Church Life
Blessings of Breaking Bread
Importance of Fellowship and Unity
Personal Anecdotes and Scriptural References
Conclusion and Prayer
42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;
23 For 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: 24 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. 25 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.
7 And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.
