Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

New Testament Ordinances

What does the Lord desire us to keep in mind? BR-ASI9 422.7

“By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, . . . how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the scriptures.” 1 Corinthians 15:2-4. BR-ASI9 422.8

What ordinance commemorates Christ’s burial and resurrection? BR-ASI9 422.9

“Buried with Him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with Him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised Him from the dead.” Colossians 2:12. BR-ASI9 422.10

For what purpose was the Lord’s supper instituted? BR-ASI9 422.11

“The Lord Jesus the same night in which He was betrayed took bread: and when He had given thanks, He brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is My body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of Me.” 1 Corinthians 11:23, 24. BR-ASI9 422.12

What is signified by the wine? BR-ASI9 423.1

“In like manner also the cup, after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in My blood: this do, as often as ye drink it, in remembrance of Me.” 1 Corinthians 11:25, R.V. BR-ASI9 423.2

What do both the bread and the wine commemorate? BR-ASI9 423.3

“For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till He come.” 1 Corinthians 11:26. BR-ASI9 423.4

What preparation should be made for this service? BR-ASI9 423.5

“Let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup.” 1 Corinthians 11:28. BR-ASI9 423.6