Calvin: God accommodates to our capacity so that

we may understand.

Luke 24:9-12, 36-43 (p. 1642)

God is the great translator.

the point: God’s pursuit of relationship with people.

sacrament: a holy ordinance instituted by

Christ, wherein, by sensible signs, Christ and the benefits of the new

covenant are represented, sealed, and applied to believers.

Colossians 2:9-15(p. 1833)

a reminder of all we have in Christ

Colossians 2:9-15(p. 1833)

a reminder of all we have in Christ

In the waters of baptism,we are cleansed by God,we are claimed by God,

and we commit our lives to God.

In the Lord’s Supper, we remember Christ’s death

and resurrection, we receive nourishment for our souls,

and we recommit our lives to God.