LOOK BACK
Praise
- Read Matthew 10:28-30 and sing songs.
- Use a Statement of Faith about Jesus, like Philippians 2:11b; 1 Timothy 2:4-6a
Celebrating God’s Faithfulness
- How have you experienced God in your life this week?
- How have you experienced God working through your life this week?
- Were you able to tell anyone this week about what God is doing in your life or pray with anyone?
Caring for each other
- Do you need any help from God in your life?
Motivation and Encouragement
Read Hebrews 10:19-25. The Lord did not call us to be alone. He called us to be together. We face many challenges and we need encouragement and accountability to obey the Lord. Following Jesus is best done in community. We need each other so let’s not quit meeting together!
LOOK UP
Context
God gave the Jews a special celebration called the Passover to remember how He delivered them from slavery in Egypt. The night before Jesus died on the cross, He celebrated the Passover with His disciples and explained how the Passover pointed to Him.
Read
Read or watch Luke 22:14-20 two times as everyone listens
14 When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table.
15 And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.
16 For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.”
17 After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among you.18 For I tell you I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.”
19 And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.”
20 In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.
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Discovery Discussion
- What stands out for you in this passage?
- What do you like and what bothers you in this passage?
- Why do you think this passage is important?
- What are some possible ways a person could apply this passage? Is there:
- A behaviour to change?
- A promise to claim?
- An example to follow?
- A command to obey?
- Ask God what He wants you to do in response to the passage.
- Share this with the group
Read, Tell and Correct
- Read the story again. Have someone tell the story and ask the group to correct if necessary.
Summary
Jesus modelled to His followers a way to remember His sacrificial death on the cross. [Take a piece of bread] The bread represents His body that was broken for us. [Show them wine or juice] The drink represents His blood that was shed for us and opened a new way to relate to God. He also commanded them to keep practicing it.
In 1 Corinthians 11:23-30, we see that as Paul started new churches, he taught all new believers how to obey Jesus’ command.
LOOK FORWARD
Preparing for Mission
Practice the Lord’s supper. Use what local church leaders have given or use the suggested practice below. o Read 1 Corinthians 11:23-30.
- Pause and give them time to confess their sins and talk to the Lord.
- Give the bread, tell them this represents His body that was broken for us. Eat it together.
- Give the drink. Tell them this represents His blood that was shed for us. Drink it together.
- Pray and thank the Lord for what He has done for us.
Going on the Mission
- What is God revealing as your next steps this week with him and others?
- Share this step with the group and ask someone to pray for you as you take this step in the power of the Holy Spirit.
- Commit everyone’s goals to the Lord. Ask the Lord to help us be faithful and use us to start a movement of people living the MyFriends Lifestyle.
