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Confirmation class

Confirmation class. Lesson #22 February 29, 2012. For whom is the Lord’s Supper. Matthew 26:26. For repentant disciples of Jesus who are able to remember the Lord’s death and are able to examine themselves. I Corinthians 11:24-28. Who should not receive the Lord’s Supper?.

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Confirmation class

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  1. Confirmation class Lesson #22 February 29, 2012

  2. For whom is the Lord’s Supper Matthew 26:26 For repentant disciples of Jesus who are able to remember the Lord’s death and are able to examine themselves. I Corinthians 11:24-28

  3. Who should not receive the Lord’s Supper? • Those who are not repentant believers (“impenitent sinners”). • Those who haven’t been instructed Matthew 26:26 I Corinthians 11:29

  4. Who should not receive the Lord’s Supper? • Those who are unable to examine themselves. • Those who don’t share the same beliefs. I Corinthians 11:28 I Corinthians 10:17 Romans 16:17

  5. What is meant by “close communion”? • Communion together of those who share the same beliefs. Vertical: with Jesus Horizontal: with fellow Christians I Corinthians 10:17 2. In the Lord’s Supper there are two fellowships:

  6. What is the rite of “Confirmation”? • A Church ceremony in which an individual publicly confesses faith in Jesus and unity in faith with a group of Christians (congregation) • Our confession of faith in confirmation indicates that we are ready for the Lord’s Supper (qualified “communicants”)

  7. Self-examination questions • Am I sorry for my sins? • Do I trust in Jesus as my Savior? (For the forgiveness of sins) • Do I believe that Jesus’ body and blood are really present? • Do I intend with God’s help, to live a more God pleasing life?

  8. Further questions about the Lord’s Supper • What if I haven’t forgiven someone for something that was done against me. Should I come to the Lord’s Supper? I should first try to get things settled with that person. Matthew 5:23-24

  9. Further questions about the Lord’s Supper • If my faith is weak, should I come to the Lord’s Supper? Yes, because the Lord’s Supper strengthens weak faith.

  10. Great truths for God’s children to remember • God by his grace (undeserved love) has created me, redeemed me (bought me back) and sanctifies me (sets me apart for serving him).

  11. Great truths for God’s children to remember • Because of the Triune God I have been justified, I am being sanctified, and I will be glorified (made perfect) when Jesus comes again.

  12. Great truths for God’s children to remember • I want to express my new life by loving God and all people. • I want to grow in my Christian faith and life. John 15:5

  13. Assignment • Multiple Choice

  14. QuizTime: Together…

  15. For the Teston March 7 • 4:30 – 6ish • On Lessons 17-22 • Quizzes 15-20 • VIP 1-15 • VIC 1-15 • If you are done early you could help with the Lenten supper…

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