3389.— Time of Celebrating the Lord's Supper
By Editor
Why do some celebrate the ordinances every three months, some every Sunday, while some contend that, like the Passover, it is celebrated once a year? There is no regular time given in the Scriptures for the celebration of the Lord's Supper. The fact that it was one time observed on the first day (Acts 20:7), is no evidence that it should always be so observed. If "breaking bread" means the Lord's Supper, it was once observed daily. See Acts 2:46. The Lord's Supper is not the Passover, nor is it a continuation of it. That ended at the cross, as did all the other sacrifices, every one of which typified Christ. The Lord's Supper is a remembrancer of Christ's death, a pledge of His second coming. He has left it to His people to observe at whatever season they wish. This is implied in the expression, "As often as ye eat." 1 Cor. 11:26. Some denominations observe it as a convenient, medium time once a quarter.