Institution of Communion
Who instituted the Holy Communion?
Jesus
List two things that can help us prepare for the Holy Communion spiritually?
-Repentance and Confession;
-Prayer before communion
-Loving others and not bearing any anger or hatred towards anyone; and
-After receiving communion, we should remember how we were blessed with a heavenly gift.
List two blessings that we gain from the Holy Communion.
-Communion with Christ and abiding in Christ;
-Forgiveness of sins;
-Obtaining eternal life;
-Can be used to preach salvation to others "The Great Commission"
When was the Last Supper?
Before Jesus was crucified
List three things that can help us prepare for the Holy Communion mentally?
Get rid of distractions.
Focus on Jesus and what He did on the cross.
Ask Jesus to forgive you of sins of omission and commission.
What did you learn from today’s lesson and how can you apply it to your life?
-When you are receiving the Holy Communion, we should have respect and pray thankfully and ask for forgiveness because you are being united with Jesus Christ.
During communion service, I must stay disciplined and avoid distractions like my devices, friends, toys, talking to anyone focusing on Jesus.
What happened at the Last Supper?
Jesus took bread and gave thanks, broke it, and gave it to them to eat saying “This is my Body.” Then He took a cup and mixed in it wine and water and gave them to drink and told them “This is My blood” given for the forgiveness of sins.
What does the bread represent in communion?
Jesus' body
Can we live without communion? Please explain.
Communion helps us to abide in him.
Communion is a commandment He asked us to follow.
Blessing comes to those who obeys the commandment.
What is a phrase that is said during Liturgy that Jesus mentioned during the Last Supper?
Hint: This is related to one of the reasons we take the Holy Communion.
“Do this in remembrance of me.”
What does the wine (juice) represent in communion?
Jesus' blood
He was beaten, spit on, and talked about.
He hands and feet were nailed to the cross.
He was pierced in His side.
A crown of thorns was placed on his head.
Then He died for our sins
Which disciples did Jesus say who betray him?
Judas
Why do we have communion?
To remember Him and what he did for us on the cross.
In church, what Sunday do we have communion?
First Sunday