Confirmation class

Lesson #22February 29, 2012

For whom is the Lord’s Supper

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

Matthew 26:26

I Corinthians 11:24-28

Who should not receive the Lord’s Supper?

1. Those who are not repentant believers (“impenitent sinners”).

2. Those who haven’t been instructed

Matthew 26:26

I Corinthians 11:29

Who should not receive the Lord’s Supper?

3. Those who are unable to examine themselves.

4. Those who don’t share the same beliefs.

I Corinthians 10:17

I Corinthians 11:28

Romans 16:17

What is meant by “close communion”?

1. 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:

What is the rite of “Confirmation”?

1. A Church ceremony in which an individual publicly confesses faith in Jesus and unity in faith with a group of Christians (congregation)

2. Our confession of faith in confirmation indicates that we are ready for the Lord’s Supper (qualified “communicants”)

Self-examination questions

1. Am I sorry for my sins?2. Do I trust in Jesus as my

Savior? (For the forgiveness of sins)

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

4. Do I intend with God’s help, to live a more God pleasing life?

Further questions about the Lord’s Supper

1. 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

Further questions about the Lord’s Supper

2. If my faith is weak, should I come to the Lord’s Supper?Yes, because the Lord’s Supper strengthens weak faith.

Great truths for God’s children to remember1. God by his grace (undeserved

love) has created me, redeemed me (bought me back) and sanctifies me (sets me apart for serving him).

Great truths for God’s children to remember2. Because of the Triune God I have

been justified, I am being sanctified, and I will be glorified (made perfect) when Jesus comes again.

Great truths for God’s children to remember3. I want to express my new life by

loving God and all people.4. I want to grow in my Christian

faith and life.John 15:5

Assignment Multiple

Choice

QuizTime: Together…

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