ENCOUNTERING JESUS

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-the 2 disciples were disappointed, walkg away from Jerusalem 

-the Lord Himself was walking and talking to them but they don't recognize Jesus 

   -Jesus was alr there, not hidden or silence 

-at the table in the breaking of the bread, they recognized Jesus

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-Christ Himself is the supreme gift of communion 

-come together to bread break.. to have an encounter with Jesus at the table

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-instead of celebrating, they went back to the table.. cos communing with Jesus is the most impt

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How to approach the table

1. Yield to the Spirit's conviction

-only those who see their sin, those who recognize their weaknesses, see their own impurity will yield to God

-Holy Spirit leads us, showing us-

-the conviction is a drawing us to come to the table 

2. Examine our heart 

-after we examine, we don't ignore but come to the table cos only Jesus can heal

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3. Forgive orhers 

-its 2 dimensional... Our communion with God and relationship with people

   -either will affect another 

-we must let go

   -forgiveness is letting go

4. Pray with expectation 

-supersubstantial ... Children of Isreal having the bread daily that come from heaven 

-daily bread is not just bread but also from heaven (spiritually)

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5. Receive by faith 

-Jesus spoke the blessings 

-Jesus spoke the word

-Jesus words are powerful

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-Jesus joins the bread and the wine to Him

-at the table is where we encounter Jesus

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