God And His Word - A Question And Answer Approach To Understanding The Bible

the fulfillment of the Passover Lamb. Matthew 26:17-30; Mark 14:12-25; Luke 22:1-20; John 13. 5. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE PASSOVER AND THE COMMUNION SERVICE? The Passover was actually a meal in which a lamb was roasted and eaten and served with bitter herbs, unleavened bread and wine. Jesus eliminated the "dinner" aspect of the Passover, and simply requested his disciples to partake of the Bread and the Cup at future gatherings as a remembrance of His Body and Blood. Luke 22:19; l Corinthians 11:24, 25. 6. SHOULD THE COMMUNION SERVICE FOLLOW SOME SPECIAL FORM? The teaching of Jesus and Paul indicate that Communion should be kept as simple and spiritual as possible. It should be done with other Christians (1 Corinthians 11:20, 34); it should follow a time of heart searching and prayer (1 Corinthians 11:28), so that those participating really discern the meaning of the Lord's Body and Blood. Gathering together in spiritual oneness (1 Corinthians 11:33), the Christians first partake of the broken bread together and then partake of the Cup together. (1 Corinthians 11:26). 7. HOW OFTEN SHOULD THE CHURCH SERVE COMMUNION? Paul said, "As often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew…" (1 Corinthians 11:26) which indicates that Communion can be very frequent. It is possible that the early Church partook of Communion every week (Acts 2:42, 46; 20:7, 11; note that "breaking of bread" also refers to the ordinary meal). The Communion should be

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