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Yr B - Lesson 22

Yr B - Lesson 22. Preparation for Holy Communion. Review Lord’s Supper. Do you believe God can do supernatural miracles, such as these: . Do you believe God can do miracles today… such as this:. Only those who are instructed and prepared are to commune should commune. 1 of 3.

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Yr B - Lesson 22

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  1. Yr B - Lesson 22 Preparation for Holy Communion

  2. Review Lord’s Supper

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

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

  5. Only those who are instructed and prepared are to commune should commune. 1 of 3 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.”

  6. Only those who are instructed and prepared are to commune should commune. 2 of 3 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.

  7. Only those who are instructed and prepared are to commune should commune. 3 of 3 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.

  8. 1 of 3 passages For Whom is the Lord’s Supper? Read: Matt 26:26 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."

  9. 2 of 3 passages For Whom is the Lord’s Supper? Read: 1 Cor 11:24 24and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me."

  10. 3 of 3 passages For Whom is the Lord’s Supper? Read: 1 Cor 11:28 28A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup.

  11. results For Whom is the Lord’s Supper? Read: Matt 26:26 1 Cor 11:24 1 Cor 11:28 For repentant disciples of Jesus who are able to remember Jesus’ death and examine themselves.

  12. The power of forgiveness. Power to live the Christian life!

  13. Who should not receive the Lord’s Supper? 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." 1. Non-repentant Christians

  14. 1 Cor 11:23-24 p. 1136 24and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." 2. The non-instructed

  15. 1 Cor 11:27-29 p. 1136

  16. 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. 1 Cor 11:27-29 p. 1136 3. Those not able to examine themselves & those not recognizing the Real Presence.

  17. 1 Cor 11:27-29 p. 1136 3. Those not able to examine themselves & those not recognizing the Real Presence.

  18. 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.

  19. Power…misused!

  20. 1 Cor 10:17 p. 1135 1 Cor 1:10I 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.”

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

  22. Power…misused!

  23. What is meant by “Close Communion”? Read: 1 Cor 10:17 1. Communion with those who have the same beliefs.

  24. 3 There are two fellowships: Vertical: With Jesus With one another Horizontal: Sacramental: All 4 elements

  25. What is the Rite of Confirmation? 1. A church ceremony in which a person publicly confesses unity of faith with a church.

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

  27. Self-Examination Questions 1. Am I sorry for my sins? 2. Do I trust in Jesus as my Savior?

  28. 3. Do I believe that Jesus’ body and blood are truly present? 4. Do I intend, with God’s help, to quit my sins?

  29. Further Questions

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

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

  32. Great Truths… to Remember

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

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

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

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

  37. Triune God To live in thanks for heaven’s certainty! 1.Gospel in Word 4. Thank-apples 1.Gospel in Sacrament 3. 2. Faith in Christ = 100% Saved

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