2. Opening Prayer

3. Devotion Memory Work Study Guides & Devotions

5. The Sacrament of the Altar

6. “The Benefit of the Sacrament of the Altar”

7. 1. What are the benefits and blessings of Holy Communion
1. What are the benefits and blessings of Holy Communion? Forgiveness of sins, life and salvation, victory over sin, strength for a new life

8. Why should we receive the Sacrament of the Altar often?
God’s Invitation Our Need to be forgiven and strengthened Christ’s promise of forgiveness

9. “The Power of the Sacrament of the Altar”

10. 3. How are these blessings obtained
3. How are these blessings obtained? by believing God's promise "Given and shed for you..."

11. 4. Does everyone who communes receive these blessings? NO!

12. 5. Are the blessings always there? YES, by the power of God's Word

13. 6. Who obtains these blessings
6. Who obtains these blessings? Those who have faith in Jesus Christ and believe that it is His body and blood which he offered on the cross.

14. 7. Does everyone who communes receive the Body and Blood of Christ? YES!

15. “How to Receive This Sacrament Worthily”

16. 8. How do you receive the Sacrament worthily
8. How do you receive the Sacrament worthily? By believing the words "Given and shed for you..."

17. 9. Why is it important to receive the Sacrament worthily
9. Why is it important to receive the Sacrament worthily? So it does not harm us, but gives us God's blessings.

18. 10. How are we to examine ourselves before communing?
am I sorry for my sins?
Do I believe that Jesus is my Savior?
Do I believe His body and blood are present in the Sacrament?
Do I plan to change my sinful life?

19. 11. Who must not be given Communion?
Openly ungodly and unrepentant
Those unforgiving who refuse to be reconciled (grudge)
Those of a different faith
Those not able to examine selves

21. Homework Devotion with family
Homework Devotion with family. Bring back the sheet with responses filled in!

22. Memory Work

23. Test 3 Next Week

24. Closing Prayer