September 7, 2020
During this week’s Behind The Message, Pastor Daniel, Jennifer, and Pastor Jeremy discuss further the ordinance of The Lord’s Supper and the gift of celebrating it together as a church family. Also, Pastor Austin and Courtney Noel discuss how to talk about The Lord’s Supper with kids. Lastly, the panelists discuss how believers can navigate the current circumstances surrounding daily life in the midst of Covid-19.
Discussion
Lead Group Members to discuss the following…
What Got You?
Ask your group members to each share a takeaway from the weekend’s sermon or from the BTM video that got them thinking or doing.
In Luke 22, Jesus institutes the Lord’s Supper to be celebrated in the place of The Passover. Understanding the context of The Passover gives insight into Jesus’ direction to his disciples. Read Exodus 12 and answer the following questions.
What is significant about the timing of the celebration of The Passover? When are the people supposed to celebrate it? (Exodus 12:2).
Describe the sacrifice that is to be offered. (Exodus 12:3-6) Read Exodus 12:7-11. What are God’s instructions for:
The blood of the animal
The flesh of the animal
The manner in which the people are to participate in the sacrifice
Why does God give these instructions for The Passover to His people? (Exodus 12:12-13)
That first Passover was not to be observed only that night while the Israelites were in Egypt. God gave them clear instructions that they were to celebrate it yearly. For what reason? (Exodus 12:24-27)
Now that you have more of an understanding about the context of The Passover, make some connections to Jesus’ institution of the Lord’s Supper as the replacement for The Passover.
Who is the sacrifice that is to be remembered at the Lord’s Supper? (Luke 22:19)
Recall the lamb offered at The Passover, what was distinctive about the lamb?
Did Jesus meet the standard of being without blemish? (1 Peter 2:22; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 4:15)
Consider Big Idea #3 from the sermon. Discuss the idea of the Lord’s Supper being instituted in order to proclaim the Gospel and anticipate the coming Marriage Supper of the Lamb. How do these aspects of the Lord’s Supper make it different from the celebration of The Passover?
The BTM mailbox was full this week! Take some time to discuss the panelist’s responses to question #3 which centered on a believer’s response to the circumstances surrounding Covid-19. Which of the suggestions will you put into practice in the coming days?
Mailbox Question #3:
I am feeling pretty powerless over the circumstances and decisions that are affecting my family and me during this season of CoVid-19. In fact, many of the decisions regarding school, church, work, etc. I just plain do not agree with and am having a difficult time reconciling myself with the decisions that are being made. Can you please give me some suggestions/guidelines that will help me process these thoughts and emotions in a way that honors God and honors those in leadership over me?
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