Trinity Baptist Church

Finetuning the Remember-er

Episode Summary

Senior Pastor David Rose explores how Jesus took the familiar Passover meal and transformed it into what we now call the Lord’s Supper. This wasn’t just another tradition—it was the start of a new covenant, sealed in His blood. In His final hours before the cross, Jesus didn’t give His disciples a ritual—He gave them a profound, tangible reminder of His sacrifice and His Lordship. The Lord’s Supper calls us to remember what He has done and to anticipate His return. When we truly grasp what Christ accomplished, it changes everything. Communion is a life-changing reality that deepens our faith and strengthens our walk with Christ.

Episode Notes

Key Takeaways

• Jesus shows God’s control over all things. (Luke 22:7-13)
• Jesus says the elements point to Him. (Luke 22:14-20)
• Jesus uses the meal for self-examination. (Luke 22:21-27)
• Jesus says the meal points to the future (Luke 22:28-30)

Further Study: The Meaning of the Lord’s Supper

1. Jesus longed to share this meal with His disciples (Luke 22:15-16). How should this shape the way we approach Communion and fellowship with other believers?
2. Scripture tells us that the bread and cup represent Christ’s body and blood (Luke 22:19-20). Take a minute to read 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, where Paul commands believers to “do this in remembrance of Me.” How does regular participation in Communion guard against spiritual forgetfulness?
3. Right after receiving the Lord’s Supper, the disciples argued about greatness (Luke 22:24-27). Consider what James 4:1-10 tells us about the source of conflicts? What does Jesus’ response teach us about humility and servant leadership?
4. God orchestrated every detail of this moment (Luke 22:7-13). How does trusting in God’s sovereignty over Christ’s final meal and the dark hours that followed strengthen our faith in His control over our own lives? (cf Romans 8:28)

The Gospel in the Lord’s Supper

At its core, the Lord’s Supper points to the greatest need we all have—and God’s perfect solution. Just as the Israelites needed the blood of a lamb to escape death in Egypt, we all face a death sentence because of sin.

But God had a plan. Jesus, fully aware of the suffering ahead, eagerly shared this meal because He knew what His sacrifice would accomplish. When He broke the bread and said, “This is My body,” and held up the cup saying, “This is My blood of the new covenant,” He was declaring Himself the ultimate Passover Lamb—the One who takes away the sin of the world.

This wasn’t about the people being worthy; it was about the Lamb being spotless. Their trust wasn’t in their own righteousness, but in the blood covering them. And that’s exactly how salvation works today.

Through Christ’s sacrifice, we receive:

• Freedom from sin’s penalty (eternal death) (Romans 6:23)
• Power over sin in our daily lives (Romans 8:2)
• A future where sin’s presence is gone forever (Revelation 21:4)

Salvation isn’t about being good enough. It’s about trusting in Jesus’ finished work. When we turn from sin and put our faith in Christ alone, we’re set free—not just from judgment, but into a new life as part of God’s family.

Why Communion Matters Today

The Lord’s Supper is more than just a tradition—it’s a reality check. It reminds us of Christ’s sacrifice, calls us to examine our hearts, and fuels our hope in His return.

So, how does this truth shape your life today?

• Are you trusting in Christ’s finished work?
• Are you walking in the freedom He purchased for you?
• Are you looking forward to the day we’ll feast with Him in His kingdom?

Because this meal changes everything.

If you have questions about what it means to be a Christian, we would love to talk with you about it. Reach out