Word of Worship for the Lord's Table

THE LORD’S TABLE

Comments on the vocabulary of 1 CORINTHIANS 11:23-27

1 Cor 11:23-24 The Bread

For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus, in the night in which he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”

“received” – to inherit a rite, or custom from another

“from the Lord” – special revelation from Jesus Christ

“delivered” – taught

“betrayed” “being betrayed” it was a process, not a single moment

“Being Betrayed” -- compare Matthew 26:21, 23

verse 21 As they were eating, he said, “Truly, I say to you that one of you will betray me.”

Verse 23 And he answered and said, “He who dipped his hand with Me in the bowl is the one who will betray me.”

“which is for you” -- on your behalf, instead of you, for the sake of another; the concept of one as a substitute for another.

“do this in remembrance of me” is a command (present tense), to remember; to do as a memorial where the proposition eis is used, which indicates purpose. “Do this continually for the purpose of remembering me.”

1 Cor 11:25 The Cup of the New Covenant

In the same way he took the cup also, after supper, saying, “this cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this as often as you drink it in remembrance of Me.”

“the new covenant” See Jeremiah 31:31-33 and Ezekiel 36:26-27

“in my” The preposition en is used which can indicate the means by which something is done. It is done by means of His “blood.”

“blood” – just as the “bread” was symbolic of His person (“my body”) so too “blood” must be symbolic, and not so much His literal blood.

OT indications that “blood” is symbolic for death. For example, Genesis 9:6 “Whosoever sheds a man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed.” Leviticus 20:9 “for everyone that curses his father or mother shall surely be put to death and his blood shall be upon him.”

“From these figures, it is clear that the commonest use of dam (Hebrew word for “blood”) is to denote death by violence, and in particular, that this use is found about twice as often as that to denote the blood of sacrifice.” Leon Morris, Cross, p. 113.

NT indications and use of “blood” for death:

Revelation 6:10 “How long, of Lord, holy and true, wilt thou refrain from judging and avenging our blood on those who dwell on the earth?”

Romans 5:9-10 “Having been justified by his blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through him. For if while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.”

Ephesians 2:13, 16

“But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ…and might reconcile them both in one body to God through the cross, by it having put to death the enmity.”

Point: When you partake of the Lord’s table, remember first who Jesus is - the totality of the Person of Jesus Christ when you hold the bread - and the New Covenant -- accomplished by the death of the Savior on the cross for you.

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Quine on God's View of Your Work (not works!)

Manuscript of Colossians

Colossians 3:23 Do your work as unto the Lord

Christians need to understand the value God places on our work. These are not our jobs, but are a means to worship the Lord, for theBible says, “do your work heartily, as for the Lord, rather than for men.” Thisis Dr. Jay Quine, looking with you the Lord's instruction for your“work”. Work well done rises like a hymn of praise toGod. This means that the doctor on the rounds, the scientist in the laboratory,the teacher in the classroom, the musician at the music, the artist at thecanvas, the shop assistant at the counter, entering data at the computer, thebusiness owner, or board member, the homemaker in the kitchen -- all doingtheir work as it should be done are joining in a great act of worship. Remember, you don't work for yourself, even if you own your own company. Do your work as if Jesus was in your office--because He is!!!

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Spiritual Gifts: Chapter 4.4 - The Gift of Evangelist , by Jay Quine

Rembrandt, 1626 Baptism of the Eunuch by Philip, posted by Jay Quine

The word “evangelist” comes from the same word that is translated “good news” or “gospel” (euangellion).[1] The evangelist is specially gifted in communicating the good news of salvation -- the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The word is only found two places in the New Testament—describing Philip in Acts 21:8, and in Paul’s instruction to Timothy to do the work of an evangelist in 2 Timothy 4:5.

But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

As a pastor/teacher, Timothy was to take and make opportunities to explain the gospel message. The passage implies that there are evangelists who are specifically gifted by God who do this work, whom Timothy is to imitate.

Let’s look at one example of a gifted evangelist. Philip is called an evangelist in Acts 21:8, but we see him in operation in Acts 8:26-40. After preaching successfully in Samaria, Philip is instructed by the Lord,

“Go south to the road—the desert road—that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.

Philip went south and was given an opportunity to share the gospel with a traveler.

So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, an important official in charge of all the treasury of Candice, queen on the Ethiopians. This man had gone to Jerusalem to worship, and on his way home was sitting in his chariot reading the book of Isaiah the prophet. The Spirit told Philip, “Go to that chariot and stay near it.”

Notice next how Philip takes an evangelistic advantage of the situation. He asks a probing, opening question.

Then Philip ran up to the chariot and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. “Do you understand what you are reading?” Philip asked.

“How can I,” he said, “unless someone explains it to me?” So he invited Philip to come up and sit with him.

The directness of Philip’s question has often surprised me. He held nothing back—when right for it and challenged the person in need of salvation. This is a sign of an evangelist—the recognition of the need of sinners, and the insight to probe and gently yet directly force the issue. His values reflect a low regard for acceptance, but priority for influence.

The beauty of the Lord’s direction is evident when we examine the passage that the Ethiopian was reading. Isaiah 52:13—53:12 is one of the clearest passages in the Old Testament which speaks to the suffering and death of Christ for our sins. Philip, who obviously knew Scripture, used the very passage the Ethiopian was reading to explain the gospel.

The eunuch asked Philip, “Tell me, please, who is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else?”

Then Philip began with that very passage of Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus.”

After the Ethiopian’s conversion Philip evangelized in every city up the coast until arriving in Caesarea. He settled in that Roman outpost and continued his ministry.

Conclusions:

1) The gift of evangelist is given today, as seen with the instruction to Timothy to do that kind of work.

2) It involves insightfully and clearly sharing the gospel with unbelievers.

3) It is marked by one with an overwhelming passion to see people saved.

The three gifts of Apostle, prophet, evangelist, and pastor-teacher are the foundation gifts God gives. Their purpose is for the discovery and development of other gifts God entrusts to others.

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[1]Bauer, Arndt, Gingrich and Danker, Greek-English Lexicon, p. 317-18.

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Dr. Jay A. Quine: Overview of the Book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ

Written by John, c. A.D. 90

After being banished for some time from his duties in Ephesus and surrounding Asia Minor (begun c. A.D. 70) the Apostle John writes to seven churches that which has been revealed to him from the Lord, namely how Jesus Christ exercises dominion and authority over the world (either directly or through agents) in the outworking of His eternal plan toward the culmination of history for the encouragement of those believers facing persecution.

Chapter 1 The Vision of the Lord

John notes that the revelation contained in this book is from the Lord, transmitted to him through angelic messengers. It is about Jesus Christ to the seven churches in Asia minor. After describing the magnificence of the resurrected Jesus, the Father, and the Spirit in the throne room of heaven, John is commanded to write what he sees.

Chapters 2--3 Seven Messages to Seven Churches

To seven churches John has an individual message commending each, yet also condemning each for particular errors. To each is a promise to believers ("he who overcomes") of encouragement and hope.

Chapters 4--22 Message of Things which Will Take Place

Progressing though three series of seven judgments each John records the events of mostly the last half of the future tribulation period. Each set is interrupted by a flashback concerning personages prominent in this time. While the promise of salvation and preservation is affirmed to believers (some are martyred, others are sealed for entrance into the Millennium), this period is a demonstration of God's authority for the benefit of unbelievers in a gracious offer of salvation. Yet in stubborn rebellion they refuse to repent. They, with the rebellious angels headed by Satan, are banished to the lake of fire forever. Believers of all ages have the joy of sharing in the reconstruction of the heavens and earth for all eternity.

Key Verse: Rev 22:12-17

"Behold I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end. . . I Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you these things for the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, the bright morning star. And the Spirit and the bride say, "Come." And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes take the water of life without cost."

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"Using Your Spiritual Gifts" with Dr. Jay Quine

The Difference Between Knowing What and Knowing How

Knowing what we should be doing and knowing how to do it are often two very different things! What a gift Jay Quine has given us here at Bethel! His biblically faithful and practically useful teaching on Spiritual Gifts has already been a real blessing to our church family.
We hope you'll take advantage of the time he is with us by joining us on Sunday mornings in August starting at 9:30 am promptly. For those that can't join us, we hope you'll utilize his booklet and teaching through our web-based Sermon Player (below). Remember, we’re not to be forgetful hearers, but faithful doers of the Word!

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