Remembering the Covenant Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Remembering the Covenant Lesson 13

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Lesson Outline Introduction A. Sights, Sounds, Smells B. Lesson Background

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Getting the Sense of It Everything we experience has its own particular effect on our senses. Consider each season of the year. What are some sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures you associate with the various seasons? Item number: 477068125 Collection: Graphic: © koya79 / iStock /Thinkstock® Graphic: © koya79 / iStock /Thinkstock®

Getting the Sense of It Fall Winter crunch of leaves under your feet? Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Getting the Sense of It Fall crunch of leaves under your feet? pumpkin spices? a full harvest moon? Winter pine and peppermint? cold wind in your face? sleigh bells? Click to add notes Graphic: © koya79 / iStock /Thinkstock®

Getting the Sense of It Spring Summer earthy smells after a rain? Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Getting the Sense of It Spring earthy smells after a rain? cheeping bird calls? lilies, tulips, and other flowers? Summer sand between your toes? crickets chirping on a warm night? scents from a charcoal grill? Click to add notes Graphic: © koya79 / iStock /Thinkstock®

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Getting the Sense of It Our memories are often triggered by our senses—a certain scent, taste, sound, touch, or visual cue. God wants us to remember the covenant He has made through the sacrifice of Jesus. He gave us a practice filled with sensory experiences to do just that! Click to add notes Graphic: © koya79 / iStock /Thinkstock®

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Lesson Outline I. The Meal of Remembrance (1 Corinthians 11:23-26) A. The Broken Bread (vv. 23, 24) B. The Shared Cup (vv. 25, 26)

Getting into the Practice Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Getting into the Practice The Lord’s Supper is a practice that helps believers remember the key elements of our faith. New believers, however, may have questions about the Lord’s Supper. Read a portion of our lesson text and refer to it to respond to specific questions of those new to this important ordinance of the church. Item number: 509659404 Collection: Photo: © Lord_Kuernyus / iStock / Thinkstock® Photo: © Lord_Kuernyus / iStock / Thinkstock®

Getting into the Practice Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Getting into the Practice Read 1 Corinthians 11:23-26. Question of a new believer: “Taking Communion is unfamiliar to me. Why do you do it? How can I be sure I’m doing it the right way?” Possible response: Jesus wants us to remember His death on the cross for us. He gave us the bread to remind us of His body that was beaten, abused, and pierced. Click to add notes Photo: © Lord_Kuernyus / iStock / Thinkstock®

Getting into the Practice Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Getting into the Practice The cup reminds us of the blood that flowed from His wounds. The broken bread reminds us of His broken body. Because He took the punishment we deserved, we have been saved by His death and cleansed of our sins. The Lord’s Supper is a time to focus our thoughts on Jesus and all He has done for us. Click to add notes Photo: © Lord_Kuernyus / iStock / Thinkstock®

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Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock What Do You Think? Other than In Remembrance of Me, what would be some good inscriptions for Communion tables? Why? Talking Points for Your Discussion Inscriptions that focus on Jesus Inscriptions that focus on the participants Other 12

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock What Do You Think? What can churches do to enhance the sensory impact of the Lord’s Supper? Talking Points for Your Discussion Regarding the sense of sight Regarding the sense of sound Regarding the sense of hearing Regarding the sense of taste Regarding the sense of touch 13

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Lesson Outline II. The Implications of the Meal (1 Corinthians 11:27-34) A. Unworthy Participation (v. 27) B. Self-Examination (vv. 28, 29) C. Judging Ourselves (vv. 30-32) D. Caring for Others (vv. 33, 34)

Getting into the Practice Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Getting into the Practice Read 1 Corinthians 11:27-30. Question of a new believer: “Last Sunday I heard a verse about not taking Communion in a way that brings condemnation. What does that mean? How can I make sure I don’t do that?" Possible response: One way we can be unworthy is if we come to the table with bitterness or ill feeling toward other Christians. Click to add notes Photo: © Lord_Kuernyus / iStock / Thinkstock®

Getting into the Practice Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Getting into the Practice That’s why we are told to make sure our hearts are right with God. In the Lord’s Supper, we remember the physical body of Jesus on the cross. But we also acknowledge His church—our brothers and sisters in the faith sitting around us—as His “body.” Focus on Jesus and His death on the cross and confess any sinful attitudes toward others. Doing so will please God. Click to add notes Photo: © Lord_Kuernyus / iStock / Thinkstock®

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock What Do You Think? What steps can we take to avoid observing the Lord’s Supper in an unworthy way? Talking Points for Your Discussion Regarding motives Regarding means (time, place, etc.) Regarding spiritual preparation 17

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock What Do You Think? What are some ways to become more discerning, as that word is used in this context? Talking Points for Your Discussion Prior to corporate worship During corporate worship 18

Getting into the Practice Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Getting into the Practice Read 1 Corinthians 11:28, 31-34. Question of a new believer: “I’m not sure what I’m supposed to be thinking about during the Communion service. I get distracted by the people around me and how they’re acting. What do you focus on during that time?” Possible response: I begin by focusing on the bread and the cup. Click to add notes Photo: © Lord_Kuernyus / iStock / Thinkstock®

Getting into the Practice Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Getting into the Practice They represent Jesus’ death on the cross and lead me to meditate on how much I love Jesus because of His loving sacrifice for me. I try not to notice other people and what they are doing. It’s more important that I focus on myself and whether or not I am living up to God’s expectations. Click to add notes Photo: © Lord_Kuernyus / iStock / Thinkstock®

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock What Do You Think? What self-correction procedures do you find especially noteworthy? Talking Points for Your Discussion In a spiritual sense In a physical sense In a mental sense 21

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Lesson Outline Conclusion A. Celebrating B. Prayer C. Thought to Remember

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Getting the Gist of It How might you use some of the following themes to guide your thoughts the next time you participate in the Lord’s Supper? Discuss your ideas with a couple of people near you. Why are these ideas helpful to you? How will they enhance your participation in Communion? Item number: 534979419 Collection: Graphic: © majivecka / iStock / Thinkstock® Graphic: © majivecka / iStock / Thinkstock®

Getting the Gist of It Remembering Jesus: Doing self-examination: Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Getting the Gist of It Remembering Jesus: His suffering and death His humiliation and mistreatment His love for sinners His willingness to take our place Doing self-examination: Am I doing my best to follow Christ? What do I need to change? How can I serve Him more? Click to add notes Graphic: © majivecka / iStock / Thinkstock®

Getting the Gist of It Considering other believers: Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Getting the Gist of It Considering other believers: Do I love my fellow Christians? Do I need to repair some broken relationships? Do I grasp the significance of believers all over the world sharing in this meal today? Click to add notes Graphic: © majivecka / iStock / Thinkstock®

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Thought to Remember The Lord’s Supper connects us with God and fellow believers.

Faith in Jesus Next Week’s Lesson Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Next Week’s Lesson Faith in Jesus