LESSON TWO

THE LORD'S TABLE MEETING

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Scripture Reading: 1 Cor. 11:17-34

OUTLINE

Two categories of meetings:

1. The ministry meetings:
1. To preach the gospel—Acts 2:6, 14.
2. To give a report of God's work—Acts 14:26-27.
3. To read the apostles' writing (the Scripture)—Acts 15:30-31.
2. The church meetings:
1. The Lord's table meeting:
1. On the first day of the week (the Lord's Day)—Acts 20:6b-7a; 1 Cor. 16:2.
2. To partake of the Lord's table—1 Cor. 10:21b.
3. To eat the Lord's supper—1 Cor. 11:20.
4. To remember the Lord:
1. The focus of the Lord's table:
• 1) All hymns, praises, thanks, testimonies, and words should be concentrated on the Lord Himself.
• 2) All distractions should be avoided.
2. By breaking the bread to apprehend with appreciation and thanks the Lord's physical body being broken for us—Luke 22:19; 1 Cor. 11:24.