Steve continues teaching the Word to leaders of the Kampala church.

Tuesday

Communion – was the topic discussed for today. We reviewed what the scriptures said in Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts and 1 Corinthians. One observation was that the only command from Jesus concerning the Lord’s Supper was as often as you do it, do it in remembrance of Him. We also saw how over time, we tend to revise the command based on what we have always done . The purpose of the Lord’s Supper is to remember Jesus. 1 Cor 11:25 In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me." (NIV 2011)

Wednesday

Fasting – In fasting we learned that it is a practice that brings us closer to God and helps us with our awareness of God as oppsed to a practice that helps us get what we think we need or want. We learned that even through prayer, ultimately, God maks the final decision about what is best for us and for the world. The only command in the Bible to fast was for the Israelites on the Day of Atonement. Lev 16:29-31 "This is standard practice for you, a perpetual ordinance. On the tenth day of the seventh month, both the citizen and the foreigner living with you are to enter into a solemn fast and refrain from all work, 30 because on this day atonement will be made for you, to cleanse you. In the presence of God you will be made clean of all your sins. 31 It is a Sabbath of all Sabbaths. You must fast. It is a perpetual ordinance. (from THE MESSAGE)

Instrumental Music and Clapping – Our worship needs to be about God, as leaders we try to help people to be relevant in worship and not be focused on personal preference.