Sermon Title: Communion, a Symbol of Celebration, Commitment, and Consecration

Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 10:1-22, 31

Preparation Question: What spiritual impact does partaking in Communion (the Lord's Supper) have on you?

Three ways communion symbolizes faithful Christian living:
1. Communion symbolizes a celebration and declaration of God's faithfulness. (v. 1-5)

2. Communion symbolizes a commitment to the God of all people and the people of God. (v. 6-13)

3. Communion symbolizes our call to be consecrated each day to Jesus and His glory. (v. 14-22, 31)

Response Questions
1. How does the church's practice of Communion symbolize celebration, commitment, and consecration?
2. What Old Testament event is Paul referencing in v. 4 where he mentions the "rock", and how does it symbolize Christ?
3. How does Paul's talk of idolatry and food sacrificed to idols relate to Communion, and how does it apply to our current context?
4. What point is Paul making in v. 21?
5. How will you live out Communion this week?