The Table of The Lord
Posted by Chris on June 2, 2013 under Front Page Posts, Sermons
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June 2, 2013 – What comes to mind when we speak about the table of the Lord?
What does a table mean to us? What does a table represent?
A table is a place for more than a meal. It is a place of meeting. It is a place of conversation. It is a place for fellowship.
We regard our tables with reverence. We gather the family and friends around a table. We celebrate special occasions at tables.
We practice manners at our tables because we believe that the fellowship at a table is important and connects us to something greater.
What do we think of when we mention the table of the Lord? Do the same thoughts about a table come to mind or is it only a religious ritual?
Classic Images of the “Last Supper”
Leonardo, The Last Supper, 1498
Orthodox Icon
Tintoretto, The Last Supper, 1594
Dali, The Sacrament of the Last Supper, 1955
The Passion of the Christ, 2004
The Lord’s Supper, 1973
The History of the Lord’s Table
Ancient Carving
The Altar – moved to the front and fenced off!
The Long Table
A Puritan Style Communion Table
1 Cor. 10:16-17 – When we bless the cup at the Lord’s Table, aren’t we sharing in the blood of Christ? And when we break the bread, aren’t we sharing in the body of Christ? And though we are many, we all eat from one loaf of bread, showing that we are one body.
What Does the Table Mean?
- Unity (v. 18)
- Sharing (v. 18-19)
- Participating (v. 20)
- Eating (v. 31)
Table Manners
For if you eat the bread or drink the cup without honoring the body of Christ, you are eating and drinking God’s judgment upon yourself. – 1 Cor. 11:29