-Communion Sunday-

Last Sunday, we are taking communion as a church.

Luke 22:14-20

vs. 14-15

-Looking forward to being with his disciples to observe the Passover

-Last night before his journey to the cross begins, totally in the obedience to the will of God.

This passage is a 3-fold story:

-Story of agony: broken body and spilt blood

-Celebrate the victory: we are on the winning team!  We remember the sacrifice, but 3 days later...

-Anticipate His return: next time Jesus eats again, it'll be a party!

-Bread (vs. 19)  

-Cup (vs. 17-18, 20)  

Take some time to answer these questions in the group.

1. Where is the hope in this passage?  How do you think what Jesus said in this passage helped the disciples in their ministries after Jesus died?

2.  What are the promises in this passage, and why are they significant?

3.  What is the importance of taking communion as a body of believers?  Why do we need to remember the death?  Why can't we just focus on the resurrection?

4.  Spend some time reflecting on the sacrifice of Jesus.  Is this passage personal to you?  When the sins are yours and not someone else's, and the purpose of Jesus being on the cross is for the atonement for YOUR sins, this passage becomes extremely powerful and humbling.