A Communion Message by Bishop Leroy Baker
Title: Heavenly Bread (Jesus said I am the Bread of Life)
Text: John 6:47-50/ Exodus 16:4-5 / Rev. 2:17
Introduction: This lesson is on the “What is it” or Heavenly Bread, Manna, Living Bread, Daily Bread, Hidden Bread and The Bread of Life.
We know that Jesus said Himself “That man shall not live by Bread only but by every Word that proceeds from the Mouth of God” (Matthew 4:1).
This is a lesson on Faith and Obedience. We must have faith to understand the meaning of the Lord’s Supper or the Communion. Jesus taught us “What is it” and instructed us to receive this communion as a reminder of Him and what He has done for us. We will take it with Him again at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb in Heaven (Matt. 26:29/Rev. 19:9).
I- Heavenly Bread “Manna” (Exodus 16:4,5)
A- Some want to debate the event and the why without understanding the Hidden meaning (Revelation 2:17).
B- Like the Wine at Cana of Galilee, John 2:1-12 some want to debate if the wine was alcohol or just juice. This was not about the Wine but about Jesus and His power to change.
C- In the public ministry of Jesus He fed more than 15,000 people fish and bread from five loaves and two small fish. Jesus fed them all without even knowing or asking who they were. This was not about having lunch but rather about the power of Jesus to Change a little into enough (Matthew 14:17).
II- Hidden Bread Revelation 2:17
A- Receiving the understanding of Jesus the Word “Overcomers”.
B- Receiving a new name and the White Stone.
C- The blessings that come through obedience.
III- Holy Bread and the Characteristics of the Manna (Exodus 16:31)
1. It was small a seed. The seed of the woman the baby Jesus (Coriander) (Exodus 16:31)
2. It was Round like a ring, Grace, Eternality of Jesus the beginning and Ending.
3. It was White like the Holiness and Purity of Jesus (Revelation 1:14)
4. It was Sweet like Honey, Jesus the Honey in the Rock (Psalm 34:8)
5. It was Misunderstood. “What is it” Manna. What manner of Man (Matthew 8:27)
6. It was Daily Bread must gather each day. Give us this day our daily bread (Matthew 6:11)
7. It could not be gathered on the Sabbath day. Christ in the grave on this day (Luke 23:54)
Close: Communion time: Reading I Corinthians 11:23-46
Title: Heavenly Bread (Jesus said I am the Bread of Life)
Text: John 6:47-50/ Exodus 16:4-5 / Rev. 2:17
Introduction: This lesson is on the “What is it” or Heavenly Bread, Manna, Living Bread, Daily Bread, Hidden Bread and The Bread of Life.
We know that Jesus said Himself “That man shall not live by Bread only but by every Word that proceeds from the Mouth of God” (Matthew 4:1).
This is a lesson on Faith and Obedience. We must have faith to understand the meaning of the Lord’s Supper or the Communion. Jesus taught us “What is it” and instructed us to receive this communion as a reminder of Him and what He has done for us. We will take it with Him again at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb in Heaven (Matt. 26:29/Rev. 19:9).
I- Heavenly Bread “Manna” (Exodus 16:4,5)
A- Some want to debate the event and the why without understanding the Hidden meaning (Revelation 2:17).
B- Like the Wine at Cana of Galilee, John 2:1-12 some want to debate if the wine was alcohol or just juice. This was not about the Wine but about Jesus and His power to change.
C- In the public ministry of Jesus He fed more than 15,000 people fish and bread from five loaves and two small fish. Jesus fed them all without even knowing or asking who they were. This was not about having lunch but rather about the power of Jesus to Change a little into enough (Matthew 14:17).
II- Hidden Bread Revelation 2:17
A- Receiving the understanding of Jesus the Word “Overcomers”.
B- Receiving a new name and the White Stone.
C- The blessings that come through obedience.
III- Holy Bread and the Characteristics of the Manna (Exodus 16:31)
1. It was small a seed. The seed of the woman the baby Jesus (Coriander) (Exodus 16:31)
2. It was Round like a ring, Grace, Eternality of Jesus the beginning and Ending.
3. It was White like the Holiness and Purity of Jesus (Revelation 1:14)
4. It was Sweet like Honey, Jesus the Honey in the Rock (Psalm 34:8)
5. It was Misunderstood. “What is it” Manna. What manner of Man (Matthew 8:27)
6. It was Daily Bread must gather each day. Give us this day our daily bread (Matthew 6:11)
7. It could not be gathered on the Sabbath day. Christ in the grave on this day (Luke 23:54)
Close: Communion time: Reading I Corinthians 11:23-46