The Lord's Day
Sunday, the first day of the week, is referred to as “the Lord’s day” in the Bible (Rev 1:10). It stands as a symbol of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus (John 20:1, Mark 16:2). It is the day on which the early church met regularly for the breaking of bread and the speaking of the Word (Acts 20:7, 1 Cor 16:2).
The Lord's Table
And as they were eating, Jesus took bread and blessed it, and He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said, Take, eat; this is My body. And He took a cup and gave thanks, and He gave it to them, saying, Drink of it, all of you, for this is My blood of the covenant, which is being poured out for many for forgiveness of sins.
– Matthew 26:26-28
And having given thanks, He broke it and said, This is My body, which is given for you; this do unto the remembrance of Me. Similarly also the cup after they had dined, saying, This cup is the new covenant established in My blood; this do, as often as you drink it, unto the remembrance of Me. For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you declare the Lord’s death until He comes.
–1 Corinthians 11:24-26
The Prophesying Meeting
In 1 Corinthians 14, Paul says he who prophesies speaks building up and encouragement and consolation to men. He who speaks in a tongue builds up himself, but he who prophesies builds up the church. I desire that you all speak in tongues, but especially that you would prophesy...
- 1 Corinthians 14:3-5
To prophesy here is to speak for the Lord and to primarily minister the Lord. This is the main element in the church meetings. The emphasis by the apostle Paul implies that prophesying in the church meetings does not mean foretelling but rather the ministering of Christ, which always builds up and encourages the believers.