1. Faith 101 Discovering the Faith Lesson Eight Holy Communion

2. Various Names Holy Communion The Lord’s Supper Sacrament of the Altar The Lord’s Table Breaking of Bread Holy Supper Eucharist Mass

3. What is Holy Communion? The holy Evangelists Matthew (26:26-28), Mark (14:22-24), Luke (22:14-20), and St. Paul (1 Cor 11:23-25) write: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples and said, “Take, eat; this is My body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of me. In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.

4. Words that do not change… This is my body This is my blood Here is the heart of the sacrament

5. 3 Major Approaches Roman Catholic LutheranReformed No Longer Bread and wine Bread and WineBread and Grape Juice Body and Blood of Christ Not Body and Blood of Christ Changed Into Is Symbolizes

6. THE LUTHERAN TEACHING Real Presence Body and Blood of Christ is Present In, With and Under the Bread and Wine All Four Elements are Present

7. What Blessings Does Jesus Give in this Sacrament He gives us assurance of His presence He gives forgiveness of sins” He strengthens our faith by assuring us He will keep all His promises “new covenant in my blood” “given and shed for you” 1 Corinthians 11:26 He gives us fellowship with Himself and one another I Corinthians 10:16-17

8. Am I worthy? Examine yourself (1 Cor 11:28-29) Think of parable of Pharisee and tax-collector/1 Corinthians 11 3 Questions Am I sorry for my sins? Do I believe that Jesus died and rose again for me? Do I believe that Jesus is truly present in this sacrament?

9. How do I take Communion? What’s the proper attitude for receiving communion? Casual or Serious? Happy or sad? Common or Individual cup?

10. How Often? “As often… Acts 2:42 Practice of Early Church, Luther’s day

11. Communion: Open or Closed? Open: Anyone can come Closed: Only members of this church can come.