Articles for tag: Revelation 19

Not Filling–But Fulfilling

Communion is a meal that is not really filling to our bodies (we take just a small piece of bread and a small cup of juice). It is, however, ful-filling.

November 20, 2023

Christian Living

Unwelcome Guest

Jesus "plundered" Satan by means of the cross . . .

August 14, 2023

Preparing for the Big Event

A big event is coming that will “eclipse” any other sight in the heavens.

July 3, 2023

Think Wedding, Not Funeral

The death of Jesus appeared to be hopelessly bad news to his disciples. . . .

January 16, 2023

Staying Cross-Eyed

Communion gives us the opportunity each Lord’s Day to refocus our spiritual vision.

January 9, 2023

An Exceptional Table

The ultimate “Lord’s table” is described as the “wedding supper of the Lamb” (Revelation 19:9).

November 1, 2022

Victor Knowles

Communion: The Crown Jewel of Worship

By Victor Knowles The Lord’s Supper is the crown jewel of worship. It should be the central act of our Christian worship. In his foreword to the book The Lord’s Supper: Remembering and Proclaiming Christ Until He Comes, Christian educator David S. Dockery wrote, The highest form of corporate Christian worship is the Lord’s Supper. The celebration of the Supper directs our attention backward to the work of Christ on the cross and also encourages a forward look to the Second Coming of Christ. In addition, it provides a time for believers to examine their own personal relationship with God

August 9, 2021

Christian Standard

Bible Study Theology & Bible

Heaven’s Dinner Table

Jesus commanded us to share Communion, and to think back to his sacrifice for us, as often as we gather. But he also said this meal should prompt us to look forward with eagerness.

July 23, 2018

Mark Scott

Lesson for July 29, 2018: Parable of the Great Dinner (Luke 14:15-24)

Dr. Mark Scott wrote this treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson. Scott teaches preaching and New Testament at Ozark Christian College, Joplin, Missouri. This lesson treatment is published in issue no. 7 (weeks 25–28; July 22—August 12, 2018) of The Lookout magazine, and is also available online at www.lookoutmag.com. ______ By Mark Scott Eating is a form of thanksgiving and table fellowship is sacred. Jewish table grace went something like this: “Blessed art thou, O Lord our God, King of the universe, who brings forth bread from the earth.” When we eat we are acknowledging that God has provided for our needs. When

February 5, 2016

Christian Standard

Unworthy at the King”s Table

By Tom Claibourne He had no business eating at the king”s table. His family background, physical infirmities, and utter helpless-ness should have barred him from such an honored place. But there he sat, day after day, like one of the king”s own sons. Mephibosheth had experienced more than his share of physical and emotional pain. Second Samuel 4:4 briefly recounts the tragic accident that left him unable to walk on the very day he learned of the battle deaths of his father, Jonathan, and his grandfather, King Saul. Now, years later, David ruled as king over all Israel. Second Samuel

December 26, 2010