LESSON 21 Confession and Communion

What should I do when I sin? Proverbs 28:13 13 He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

What should I do when I sin? 1 John 1:8-9 8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

Review Spiritual Breathing

What should I do when I sin? 1. Confess, turn away, trust that Jesus forgives.

What should I do when I sin? Psalm 51:3 3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me.

What should I do when I sin? Psalm 19:12 12 Who can discern his errors? Forgive my hidden faults.

What should I do when I sin? 1. Confess, turn away, trust that Jesus forgives. 2. Confess all sins, even those I don’t know about.

What should I do when I sin? James 5:16 16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.

What should I do when I sin? 1. Confess, turn away, trust that Jesus forgives. 2. Confess all sins, even those I don’t know about. 3. Confess to the person I sinned against.

What should I do when I sin? Psalm 32 1 Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. 2 Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit. 3 When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. 4 For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. Selah

What should I do when I sin? Psalm 32 (cont) 5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD "— and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah 6 Therefore let everyone who is godly pray to you while you may be found; surely when the mighty waters rise, they will not reach him. 7 You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah

What should I do when I sin? Psalm 32 (continued) 8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. 9 Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you. 10 Many are the woes of the wicked, but the LORD's unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in him. 11 Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!

What should I do when I sin? 2 Samuel 12: 13 Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the LORD.” Nathan replied, “The LORD has taken away your sin. You are not going to die.

What should I do when I sin? 1. Confess, turn away, trust that Jesus forgives. 2. Confess all sins, even those I don’t know about. 3. Confess to the person I sinned against. 4. Confess sins that especially trouble me to the pastor.

Application Mr. Stephens didn’t want to confess to his pastor about the money he had taken from the cash register in the store at which he worked, even though he felt ashamed. He thought his pastor would call the police and get him arrested. a. Is Mr. Stephen’s thinking correct? b. What do you think the pastor should do if Mr. Stephens confesses his sin?

Why did Jesus give us the Lord’s Supper? 1 Corinthians 11:25 25 In the same way, after supper [Jesus] took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.”

Why did Jesus give us the Lord’s Supper? 1. So we could remember his death.

Why did Jesus give us the Lord’s Supper? Matthew 26:28 28 This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

Why did Jesus give us the Lord’s Supper? 1. So we could remember his death. 2. So we have the personal assurance of his forgiveness  New Covenant

What do we receive? Matthew 26: They were very sad and began to say to him one after the other, "Surely not I, Lord?" 23Jesus replied, "The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with me will betray me. 24The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him. But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! It would be better for him if he had not been born." 25Then Judas, the one who would betray him, said, "Surely not I, Rabbi?" Jesus answered, "Yes, it is you."

What do we receive? Matthew 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.” 27 Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. 28 This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

What do we receive? 1. Unleavened bread and wine  used in the Passover

What do we receive? 1 Corinthians 10:16 16 The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?

What do we receive? 1 Corinthians 11:27 27 Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord.

What do we receive? 1. Unleavened bread and wine  used in the Passover 2. Jesus body and blood “in communion with” the bread and wine.

What do we receive? BibleRoman Catholic Most Non- Lutheran churches Bread & WineNot presentBread & Wine Body & Blood Not present a. Real Presence b. Transubstantiation c. Representation

What do we receive? a. Real Presence b. Transubstantiation c. Representation Jesus’ body & blood are really present with the bread & wine Bread & wine change into body & blood. Bread & wine represent body & blood

Questions about the Lord’s Supper: 1. Is it all right to use grape juice instead of wine, or leavened bread instead of unleavened? 2. Is common cup better than individual cup? 3. Why is it wrong to speak of the Lord’s Supper as a sacrifice instead of sacrament?

Questions about the Lord’s Supper: 4. Why shouldn’t I bow to the bread and worship it before I eat it? 5. Who may distribute the Lord’s Supper in a church service? 6. How often should I receive the Lord’s Supper?

Questions about the Lord’s Supper: 7. What should I do before and after receiving the Lord’s Supper? 8. What if I’m sick and can’t come to the Lord’s Supper?

Assignment for Next Week 1. Study carefully the notes you have taken in class; be sure you understand them. 2. Study carefully questions 285 – 295 ; in your Catechism. 3. Complete the “Working with God’s Word” section. Have your parents check your work. 4. Memorize this Bible passage: VIP I John 1:8-9 “If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sin and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 5. Memorize “What is the Sacrament of Holy Communion ?” and “Where is this written?” 6. Complete Worksheet #21 and be prepared for t he Unit Review on Wednesday, April 6, 5:45 – 6:45 pm. for Lessons Study Key Truths and know them well.

KEY TRUTHS Lesson Twenty-One: Jesus gave us the Lord’s Supper so that we would have a ____________ of his death for us and so we would have personal assurance of ___________. The Bible teaches that present in the sacrament are_______, _______, _________, and _________. This Bible doctrine is called ______ __________.

Closing Prayer Thy table I approach, dear Savior, hear my prayer; Oh, let not un-repented sin prove hurtful to me there! Lo, I confess my sins and mourn their wretched bands; A contrite heart is sure to find forgiveness at thy hands. Oh, may I never fail to thank thee day and night For thy true body and true blood, O God, my Peace and Light! Amen