Preparation for Holy Communion

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Preparation for Holy Communion

• Lesson 22

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For whom is the Lords Supper?

• Matthew 2626
• 26 While 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 Lords Supper?

• 1 Corinthians 1124
• 24 and 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 Lords Supper?

• 1 Corinthians 1128
• 28 A man ought to examine himself before he eats
  of the bread and drinks of the cup.

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For whom is the Lords Supper?

• It is for repentant disciples of Jesus
• Who remember the Lords death and
• Are able to examine themselves

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Who shouldnt receive the Lords Supper?

• Matthew 2626
• 26 While 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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Who shouldnt receive the Lords Supper?

• 1 Corinthians 1124
• 24 and 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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Who shouldnt receive the Lords Supper?

• Those who are not sorry for their sins.
• impenitent sinners
• Those who have not been instructed.

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Who shouldnt receive the Lords Supper?

• 1 Corinthians 1128
• 28 A man ought to examine himself before he eats
  of the bread and drinks of the cup.

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Who shouldnt receive the Lords Supper?

• Those who are not sorry for their sins.
• impenitent sinners
• Those who have not been instructed.
• Those who are unable to examine themselves.

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Who shouldnt receive the Lords Supper?

• 1 Corinthians 1017
• 17 Because there is one loaf, we, who are many,
  are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf.
  
• Romans 1617
• 17 I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those
  who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way
  that are contrary to the teaching you have
  learned. Keep away from them.

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Who shouldnt receive the Lords Supper?

• Those who are not sorry for their sins.
• impenitent sinners
• Those who have not been instructed.
• Those who are unable to examine themselves.
• Those who dont share the same beliefs.

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What is close communion?

• 1 Corinthians 1017
• 17 Because there is one loaf, we, who are many,
  are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf.

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What is close communion?

• Communion together of those who share the same
  beliefs.
• In the Lords Supper there are two fellowships

Vertical
With Jesus
With fellow Christians
Horizontal
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What is the rite of Confirmation?

• A ceremony in which a person
• Publicly confesses faith in Jesus
• Publicly states unity with a group of Christians
  (the congregation)
• Our confession of faith in confirmation indicates
  that we are ready for
• The Lords Supper (communicant membership)

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Self-Examination Questions(Preparation for the
Lords Supper)

• Am I sorry for my sins?
• Do I trust in Jesus as my Savior?
• Do I believe that Jesus body and blood are
  really present?
• Do I intend, with Gods help, to change my sinful
  life?

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More Questions

• Matthew 523-24
• 23 Therefore, if you are offering your gift at
  the altar and there remember that your brother
  has something against you, 24 leave your gift
  there in front of the altar. First go and be
  reconciled to your brother then come and offer
  your gift.

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More Questions

• What if I havent forgiven someone for something
  that was done against me. Should I come to the
  Lords Supper?
• If my faith is weak, should I come to the Lords
  Supper?

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Truths to remember

• God, by his grace (undeserved love), has
• Created me
• Redeemed me (bought me back)
• Sanctified me
• (set me apart for serving Him)

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Truths to remember

• Thanks to Gods work
• I have been justified (declared not guilty)
• I am being sanctified
• I will be glorified (made
  perfect)
• when Jesus comes again

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Truths to remember

• I want to live my new life by loving
• God
• My neighbor

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Truths to remember

• John 155
• 5 I am the vine you are the branches. If a man
  remains in me and I in him, he will bear much
  fruit apart from me you can do nothing.

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Truths to remember

• I want to grow in my
• Christian faith
• Christian life

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Assignment for Next Week

• 1. Study carefully the notes you have taken in
  class, be sure you understand them.
• 2. Study carefully questions 296 303 in your
  Catechism.
• 3. Complete the Working with Gods Word
  section. Have your parents check your work.
• 4. Memorize these Bible passages
• VIP I Corinthians 1128 - A man ought to
  examine himself before he eats of the bread and
  drinks of the cup.
• John 155 I am the vine you are the
  branches. If a man remains in me and I in him,
  he will bear much fruit apart from you can do
  nothing.
• 5. Memorize Second What blessing do we
  receive through this eating and drinking? and
  Third How can eating and drinking do such great
  things?
• 6. Complete Worksheet 22 and have your parents
  check your work. Be
• ready for a Unit Review on Lessons 20-22
  on Wednesday, April 11, 545
• 730 pm.
• 7. Complete Key Truths.

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Key Truths

• Lesson Twenty-Two The Lords Supper is intended
  for ____________ disciples of Jesus who are able
  to ___________ his death and __________
  themselves. For questions for spiritual
  examination are
• Am I _____________________________________________
  __?
• Do I trust _______________________________________
  _____?
• Do I believe _____________________________________
  _____?
• Do I intend _____________________________________
  _____?
• In the Lords Supper there are two
  fellowships
• vertical, with
  __________
• horizontal, with
  ___________ ___________
• Close communion refers to communing together with
  those who share the same ___________.

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Closing Prayer

• O Jesus, blessed Lord to thee
• Mt heartfelt thanks forever be.
• Who hast so lovingly bestowed
• on me thy body and thy blood.
• Break forth, my soul and say
• What wealth has come to me this day!
• My Savior dwells within my heart
• How blest am I! How good thou art!
  Amen.