1. It is the supper that belongs to the Lord - 1 Cor. 11:20; Rev 3:20; S. of S. 4:12-5:1


  2. It is the table that focuses us exclusively on Christ
    1. His Person - "remembrance of Me" - 1 Cor. 11:23-25; John 6:48-58
    2. His work - "declare the Lord's death" - 1 Cor. 11:26; Eph 2:13-16
    3. His Body, the church - "many are one Body" - 1 Cor. 10:16-17; 12:12-13
    4. His economy - "the new covenant" - 1 Cor. 11:25; Heb 13:20-21
    5. His kingdom purpose - "until He come" / the kingdom - 1 Cor. 11:26; Matt. 26:29 (cf. Luke 19:12)
    6. His mingled worship - "I will sing hymns of praise to You" - Heb. 2:12-13; Matt. 26:28-30; John 20:17; 14:20

  3. It is the table that expresses the Father's preparation of Christ as our feast - Matt 22:1-5; 1 Cor. 5:7-8; John 6:48-58


  4. It is a table that we can freely choose to come to - Luke 14:15-24


  5. It is the table that needs preparation - Luke 22:7-20; John 14:1-6; Rev. 19:7-9; 21:2


  6. It is the table that protects us from living a double life - 1 Cor. 10:1-7, 14-22


  7. It is a table that helps us to discern the Body - 1 Cor. 11:17-22, 27-29


  8. It is a table to fellowship with the Lord - 1 Cor. 10:16; Heb 7:25; Rev. 22:17