Speaker: Zac Poonen
Title: Having Right Attitudes When Breaking Bread
Date: 07/06/2025
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
When breaking bread at the Lord's table, Christians must examine themselves with humility and self-judgment rather than judging others, asking 'Lord, is it me?' in light of Jesus' teaching. The breaking of bread should reflect Jesus' example of servant leadership and humility, demonstrated when he washed his disciples' feet—a model of how believers should serve one another in the church community.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Examine yourself to avoid judgmentBelievers must examine themselves before eating the bread and drinking the cup, otherwise they eat and drink judgment on themselves.
Asking 'Lord, is it me?'When Jesus announced that one of them would betray him, the disciples did not point fingers at others; instead, each one asked if it was themselves.Mark 14:17
Applying the high standard to oneselfComing to the Lord's table requires judging oneself and asking if there is anything in our own heart that might let the Lord down.
The second attitude seen at the Lord's tableThe second key example at the Lord's table is Jesus girding Himself with a towel and washing the feet of His disciples.John 13:12
An example of washing one another's feetJesus explained that since He as Lord and Teacher washed their feet, they also ought to wash one another's feet.
Being alert to the needs of fellow believersWashing feet symbolizes being alert to practical needs among fellow believers and performing lowly service jobs without pride.
No task is beneath our dignityNo one in the church should feel too important or educated to do a lowly task, such as cleaning toilets, for others.
Speaker: Zac Poonen
Title: Having Right Attitudes When Breaking Bread
Date: 07/06/2025
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
When breaking bread at the Lord's table, Christians must examine themselves with humility and self-judgment rather than judging others, asking 'Lord, is it me?' in light of Jesus' teaching. The breaking of bread should reflect Jesus' example of servant leadership and humility, demonstrated when he washed his disciples' feet—a model of how believers should serve one another in the church community.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Examine yourself to avoid judgmentBelievers must examine themselves before eating the bread and drinking the cup, otherwise they eat and drink judgment on themselves.
Asking 'Lord, is it me?'When Jesus announced that one of them would betray him, the disciples did not point fingers at others; instead, each one asked if it was themselves.Mark 14:17
Applying the high standard to oneselfComing to the Lord's table requires judging oneself and asking if there is anything in our own heart that might let the Lord down.
The second attitude seen at the Lord's tableThe second key example at the Lord's table is Jesus girding Himself with a towel and washing the feet of His disciples.John 13:12
An example of washing one another's feetJesus explained that since He as Lord and Teacher washed their feet, they also ought to wash one another's feet.
Being alert to the needs of fellow believersWashing feet symbolizes being alert to practical needs among fellow believers and performing lowly service jobs without pride.
No task is beneath our dignityNo one in the church should feel too important or educated to do a lowly task, such as cleaning toilets, for others.
