• The invocation in the practice. “When he had given thanks” (I Corinthians 11:24). The Lord’s Supper involved gratitude. Those who partake of the Lord’s Supper should be in an attitude of thanksgiving for the Gospel. • The invitation in the practice. “Take, eat” (I Corinthians 11:24). All the disciples were invited to participate in the Lord’s Supper. This was a motley crew which in the next few hours would show much failure in following Christ. Those who participate in the Lord’s Supper do not
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