Luke 22:14-20 And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him. In preserving this festival, we are urged alike by affection and duty. I. THE ACT. 1. To stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance, we may point out the simplicity of this act. 2. But though simple it is significant. The material forms and visible things, represent spiritual and invisible realities. 3. The participation of this Sacrament is a manifestation of Christian unity (1 Corinthians 10:16, 17). 4. This act is commemorative. 5. This ordinance is also sealing. A pledge of Divine mercy. A covenant act. 6. This Sacrament is also prospective. "Till He come." II. THE COMMAND. "This do." 1. Unanimously. 2. Frequently. 3. Gratefully. 4. Reverently. 5. Worthily. "Discerning the Lord's Body." (R. M. Willcox.) Parallel Verses KJV: And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.WEB: When the hour had come, he sat down with the twelve apostles. |
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