Yr B - Lesson 22

Preparation for Holy Communion

Review Lord’s Supper

Body Blood

Bread Wine

Body Blood

Bread Wine

Bible Roman Catholic

Reformed

Do you believe God can do supernatural miracles, such as these:

Do you believe God can do miracles today… such as this:

Pastor frequently introduces communion in church by saying: “If you have not had a chance to study this modern-day miracle, and how it connects with all the other teachings of the Bible, please wait to commune until we have had a chance to study these doctrines together.”

Only those who are

instructed and prepared

are to commune

should commune.

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The reason for this is visualized above. When you receive communion believing that you are receiving the miracle of the body and blood of Christ, you are being strengthened to believe in all the other miraculous teachings of the Bible.

Only those who are

instructed and prepared

are to commune

should commune.

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There is an undisputed trend: the churches that give communion to people who are not instructed and prepared, are the same churches that no longer teach the miraculous truths of the Bible.

Only those who are

instructed and prepared

are to commune

should commune.

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For Whom is the Lord’s Supper?Read: Matt 26:2626While they were eating, Jesus

took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body."

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For Whom is the Lord’s Supper?Read: 1 Cor 11:2424and when he had given thanks,

he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me."

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For Whom is the Lord’s Supper?Read: 1 Cor 11:2828A man ought to examine

himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup.

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For Whom is the Lord’s Supper?Read: Matt 26:26

1 Cor 11:241 Cor 11:28

For repentant disciples of Jesus who are able to remember Jesus’ death and examine themselves.

results

The power of forgiveness.

Power to live the Christian

life!

Who should not receive the Lord’s Supper?

1. Non-repentant Christians

Read: Matt 26: 26 p. 959

26While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body."

2. The non-instructed

1 Cor 11:23-24 p. 113624and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me."

1 Cor 11:27-29 p. 1136

3. Those not able to examine themselves & those not recognizing the Real Presence.

1 Cor 11:27-29 p. 1136

27Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. 28A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. 29For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself.

3. Those not able to examine themselves & those not recognizing the Real Presence.

1 Cor 11:27-29 p. 1136

1 Cor 11 29) For anyone who eats or drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself. 30) That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number have fallen asleep.

Power…misused!

1 Cor 10:17 p. 11351 Cor 1:10 I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that there may be no divisions among you, and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought.”

4. Those not united in the same confession of faith.

Power…misused!

What is meant by “Close Communion”?

Read: 1 Cor 10:17

1. Communion with those who have the same beliefs.

There are two fellowships:

With JesusVertical:

Horizontal:

Sacramental:

With one another

All 4 elements

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What is the Rite of Confirmation?

1. A church ceremony in which a person publicly confesses unity of faith with a church.

2. Our confession of faith in confirmation indicates that we are ready for the Lord’s Supper

Self-Examination Questions

1. Am I sorry for my sins?

2. Do I trust in Jesus as my Savior?

3. Do I believe that Jesus’ body and blood are truly present?

4. Do I intend, with God’s help, to quit my sins?

Further Questions

The power of forgiveness.

Power to live the Christian

life!

# 1I should first get things settled with that person.

# 2Yes, because Lord’s Supper Strengthens faith.

Great Truths… to Remember

The power of forgiveness.

Power to live the Christian

life!

# 1God by his grace (undeserved love) has created me, redeemed me (bought me from sin) and sanctifies me (sets me apart for serving him).

# 2Because of the Triune God I have been justified (declared not guilty), and I will be glorified (made perfect) when Jesus comes again.

# 3I want to express my new life by loving God and my fellowman.

# 4I want to grow in my Christian faith and life.

1.Gospel in Word

1.Gospel in Sacrament

2. Faith in Christ = 100% Saved

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4. Thank-apples

Triune GodTo live in thanks for heaven’s certainty!