Lesson 49

How does the Lord’s Supper

have the power to give us God’s

great blessings?

What great blessings does Jesus give us in the Lord’s Supper?

Matthew 26:28

This is my blood of the covenant,

which is poured out for many for the

forgiveness of sins.

Blessings of Holy Communion

forgiveness of sins

What great blessings does Jesus give us in the Lord’s Supper?

Romans 5:9Since we have now been justified by his blood, how

much more shall we be saved from

God’s wrath through him!

Blessings of Holy Communion

life and salvation

Key Point #1

In the Lord’s Supper, Jesus gives us forgiveness of sins, life

and salvation.

What’s wrong here?

Since Jesus says, “Do this in remembrance of me,” we know that the Lord’s Supper is mainly a reminder of what he did for us.

Evaluate…

Some Christians call the Lord’s Supper a memorial meal.

Agree or Disagree?

The forgiveness we receive in the Lord’s Supper is greater than the

forgiveness we receive in Baptism, because in Communion we receive Jesus’ true body and blood, but in

Baptism we don’t.

Let’s say an elderly member of our congregation dies. It’s been

more than a month since that person received the Lord’s

Supper. Is that bad? Why or why not?

How does Jesus assure us that we receive these blessings in the Lord’s Supper?

Luke 22:19-20And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given

for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the

new covenant in my blood, which is poured

out for you.

Assurance of Blessings

Jesus gives me his true body and

blood

How does Jesus assure us that we receive these blessings in the Lord’s Supper?

Luke 22:19-20And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given

for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the

new covenant in my blood, which is poured

out for you.

Assurance of Blessings

Jesus says, “For you.”

Key Point #2

By giving each of us his true body and blood and saying, “for you,” Jesus assures us that each

individual receives these blessings.

Mark says, “Communion seems to be the time when a Christian gets

the greatest comfort of forgiveness. You come to the Lord’s Supper,

and Jesus gives you his true body and blood. What could be more

comforting than that?” How would you respond?

Agree or Disagree?

If you have received the Lord’s Supper, you can be sure you are

going to heaven.

Evaluate…

In some Episcopal churches, the priest hands each person a wafer

and says, “The body of Christ, the bread of heaven.” Then he offers

each person the cup and says, “The blood of Christ, the cup of

salvation.”

How can the Lord’s Supper give us God’s great blessings?

John 6:63The Spirit gives

life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are

life.

Power to Bless Comes Through

Jesus’ words

How can the Lord’s Supper give us God’s great blessings?

Matthew 26:26-27While 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.” Then he took the cup, gave

thanks and offered it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you.”

Power to Bless Comes Through

connected to eating and drinking

How can the Lord’s Supper give us God’s great blessings?

Romans 10:17Consequently, faith

comes from hearing the

message, and the message is heard through the word

of Christ.

Jesus’ Words

promise us

blessings

give us faith to receive those

blessings

Key Point #3The Lord’s Supper can offer and

give God’s great blessings because Jesus’ words promise

those blessings and also strengthen our faith in those

blessings.

What’s wrong here?

Coming to Communion and believing God’s promises earn

us forgiveness for our sins.

What happens if a person who doesn’t trust in Jesus comes to

the Lord’s Table? Does he receive Jesus’ body and blood? Why or why not? Are his sins forgiven? Why or why not?

Pastor Smith’s mind wandered a bit when he was distributing the

Lord’s Supper. As he offered someone the cup he said, “Take and eat. This is the true body…”

Did that person receive the Lord’s blood? Why or why not?

Which is better to say? “The body and blood of the Lord

strengthens us in faith.” or “The Holy Spirit strengthens us in

faith when we receive the body and blood of the Lord.” Why did

you make your choice?

Agree or Disagree?

When a pastor gives the Lord’s Supper, he acts as a mediator between God and man. Give a

reason for your answer.

In one of our church services could your father give people

the Lord’s Supper? Why or why not? Could you give people the

Lord’s Supper? Why or why not? Could someone who isn’t a Christian give people the Lord’s

Supper? Why or why not?

Lesson 49

Jesus’ words give the Lord’s Supper the power to grant us God’s great blessings and faith to receive

those blessings.