(outline based on Tillit S. Teddlie’s hymn of the same name)
I. Singing, praying, offering
- A. Note the frequency: “Oft,” not “occasionally” or even “when convenient” (Hebrews 10:24-25)
B. Singing and praying (1 Corinthians 14:15; Acts 16:25)
- 1. Singing (Matthew 26:30; Colossians 3:16; Hebrews 13:15)
2. Praying (Luke 5:16; 1 Thessalonians 5:17)
C. The collection (1 Corinthians 16:1-2; 2 Corinthians 9:6-7; Hebrews 13:16)
II. The bread
- A. Represents His body (Matthew 26:26)
B. “Do this in remembrance of Me” (Luke 22:19)
III. The cup
- A. Represents His blood shed on the cross – “for the remission of sins” (Matthew 26:27-28)
B. These things are done “with one accord”
- 1. Steadfast observance (Acts 2:42; 20:7)
2. A time of fellowship (1 Corinthians 10:16)