Reading for October 6th

Read 1 Corinthians 11.17-34. In 11.17-34: The Lord's supper. In verses 17-22: Being divided at worship. In verse 18: They meet in Gaius' house (Rom 16.23). In verses 18-19: The divisions and factions are along social and economic lines. In verse 22: Those who have not are the poor, literally the "have-nots." In verses 23-26: Recalling Jesus' words before his death. In verse 23: From the Lord: The story of the institution of the Eucharist goes back to Christ. Paul's version is closest to Luke's account (Lk 22.14-23; Mt 26.26-29) and is the oldest recorded version. In verse 24: In remembrance of me: Lk 22.29. In verse 25: After supper: a meal is eaten  between the bread and cup (Lk 22.20). The cup of wine symbolized the beginning of the new covenant that began with Christ's death (Jer 31.31-34; Ex 24.8). In verse 26: This verse adds Paul's interpretation to the tradition he received. In verses 27-34: Taking the supper seriously. In verse 27: To eat in an unworthy manner is to engage in the meal without thinking about what it really means. In verse 28: Examine yourselves: Remember the words for you (v. 24). In verse 29: The body is both crucified Lord and the church gathered as the Lord's body (12.27). In verse 30: Some have become sick and died because the church has not cared for them. In verses 31-32: Paul's warning is stern: Our behavior is judged by the Lord, and misbehavior is disciplined (Heb 12.5-7, 10). In verse 33: Wait for one another;: Worship as one church not many groups. In verse 34: Paul expects to visit them soon (16.5-9). Comments or Questions..