Message Notes
Look Back
What did you do to change your lifestyle to look more like Jesus this week? Did others notice any difference?
Look Up
Read Luke 22:14-20
- What do verses 14-16 tell you about what Jesus was feeling and facing at this particular time? Why do you think Jesus was looking forward to this moment?
- What do these verses say Jesus did before sharing the cup and the bread with His disciples? Why is this significant and how does it apply to people today?
- What does Jesus say the bread symbolizes? How does His breaking the bread help you remember Him?
- How would you explain verse 20 to someone who is not a Christian? What is the “new covenant” that Jesus mentions?
Read 1 Corinthians 11:23-34
- Why do you think Paul felt it was important to repeat Jesus’ instructions in his letter to the believers in Corinth, given that he had personally been with them just a few years earlier? What does this tell us about people?
- What specific statements of Jesus does Paul repeat? What does Paul add in verses 26 & 27 and why do you think he added this?
- Why do you think Paul tells the believers in Corinth to “examine” themselves? What exactly were they to examine and how does this apply to other followers of Jesus today?
Overall (Discovery Bible Study)
- What do these scriptures say about God?
- What do they say about people?
- How will I apply this to my life?
Look Ahead
This week, examine whether communion helps or hinders you in remembering what Jesus said and did. Focus on developing personal habits that will help you daily remember Jesus' words, promises and sacrifice. Group
Notes
Jesus wants us to remember His words, promises and the sacrifice He made for us. He gave His disciples, and us, the celebration of communion to help us remember. This week, take time to remember and celebrate communion with your group.
