I sometimes include this lesson in a series. That anything would be considered a divine imperative means it is very important.
Atmosphere is very important in a local church.
Worship must be a place where acceptance, bonding, love, brotherhood, mutuality, community, and celebration are communicated. When these components of unity are apparent in the times we share, unity will develop. As we answer that question, we will spend our time today in 1 Cor. 11, focusing on the Lord's Supper. The Lord's Supper is in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, and we need that New Testament context and teaching so we can grow in our understanding, and distinguish Bible and tradition. To appreciate our text, one must understand the pattern of 1 Corinthians.