Jesus instituted Communion (the Lord's Supper) as an ongoing practice for the church. This one meal brings together several threads from the Bible that paint a picture of gratitude, fellowship, discipleship and the unity of the church. In this message we explore these themes and uncover the heart of Communion.
The Heart of Communion
March 13, 2022 • Bryan Fojtasek
Communion Then and Now
April 24, 2022
1 Corinthians 11 is one of the most in-depth passages about the practice of Communion in the entire Bible. This message explores the problems with Communion that were occurring in the Corinthian church and what Paul teaches them about how to restore it to Jesus' original intent.
Passover Fulfilled
April 10, 2022
When Jesus shared the Last Supper with his disciples, it was a Passover meal. Passover told the story of God saving his people from their slavery in Egypt and leading them to freedom in the Promised Land. Every time we celebrate Communion, we tell the same story of God rescuing us from slavery and giving us freedom in Christ. In that way, the Lord's Supper is a fulfillment of Passover.
From the Altar to the Table
March 27, 2022 • Bryan Fojtasek • Exodus 24:1–11
When Paul teaches the Corinthian church about Communion in 1 Corinthian 10-11, he uses the people of Israel and the sacrifices in the Jewish Temple as a way of describing what takes place during Communion. In this message we explore the significance of those temple sacrifices and what they teach us about our experience at Communion.