Why Is the Lord's Supper So Important?

Church Questions

by Aubrey M. Sequeira

5 Ways the Lord's Supper Is Important for the Local Church

Church Questions is a series that seeks to provide ordinary Christians with sound and accessible biblical teaching by answering common questions about church life. Each volume offers biblical answers and practical applications with the goal of nurturing healthy church practice and commitment.

Have you taken the Lord's Supper without understanding what it means? Do you wonder about its relevance to your Christian life? This ordinance doesn't have to be mysterious. Pastor Aubrey Sequeira shares five ways the Lord's Supper enriches the church as it invites believers to look backward (remembrance), outward (togetherness), upward (spiritual nourishment), inward (reflection), and forward (anticipation).

Genres: Church, Christian, Theology

56 pages, Paperback

Published June 8, 2021

Reviews

[Matt · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the Lord’s Supper we look backward, outward, upward, inward, and forward. Sequeira distills the essentials in this clear and helpful booklet.

[Jon Pentecost · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helpful brief explanation of the Lord’s Supper and why Christians treasure it so much. A great book to hand to a non-Christian or new believer. Also a heartening clarifying refresher for any believer to read.

[Brody Dean · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maybe like a 3.5 I know it’s supposed to be short but there was some that was left desired. Why is it symbolic to us Christians compared to literal? How often should we partake? Even still, is a great book for both nonbelievers and believers to understand why Christians take part of the Lord’s supper and who can partake.

[Alex Gaidai · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great primer of solid thought. Easy to share with others, for its short format. The exposition is faithful to the text of the Scriptures in context. And does point out the superstitious views that have snuck in:

[Kevin Halloran · Rating 5 out of 5]

A helpful short booklet that every Christian would value reading. This is perfect for pastors to buy in bulk for their people.

[Liam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decent little intro on the Lord’s Supper.

[Christian Barrett · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a valuable book for those that are seeking to gain a biblical understanding of the Lord’s Supper. Sequeira provides adequate biblical material to argue for a symbolic view of the meal and why it is so important. This book is also valuable as it points to the relation between the meal and the body of Christ.

[Jeff · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good basic book on the Lord’s Supper. It’s brief and readable and could be helpful for new converts, new members, or those who haven’t studied much on the subject.

[Nicholas Abraham · Rating 5 out of 5]

A helpful, concise introduction to the biblical practice of the Lord’s Supper. It doesn’t spend lots of time saying what it is not, but instead the booklet explains what the Lord’s Supper is.

[Troy Nevitt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent primer. Quick, clear, and well examined. I suppose I could have asked for more depth, but this is meant to be a very quick overview, and it does it superbly well.

[Jonathan Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this small book on the Lord’s Supper. Originally I purchased this to have on our book table at the church but I got so much good stuff from it I am gonna have to write a bunch of this book’s best ideas so I can use them as their pastor, and still be able to give it away! Highly recommended

[Joel Rockey · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you're looking for a succinct understanding of the importance and meaning of the Lord's Supper, Why Is the Lord's Supper So Important? is the perfect resource. Concise and insightful, it's a great read.

[Brooks Lemmon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Communion is not just a private moment shared by you and Jesus. It is a communal practice that actually makes the church one body.

[Luke Schmeltzer · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Supper is a covenant fellowship meal with the Lord and His people, remembering the sacrifice of Christ and foreshadowing the future consummation- and that is pretty important.

[Cecilia M. Pineiro-Ramos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book! Answered questions about the topic that I never knew I had.

[April Schuss · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super helpful and clear. A quick must-read for every church member.

[Guilherme Cruz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid.

[Tim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent introduction to the breadth and depth of the Ordinance of the Lord's Supper in the life of the Church.