Message Notes

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Communion

August 26, 2007

Sacrament (Latin word) = __________________

In The Lutheran Church, there are 2:

  1. ______________________

  2. ______________________

How do we define a sacrament?

  1. __________________ element(s)

  2. __________________ by Jesus himself

  3. ______________ and _______________ delivered

  4. ______________ attached

What are the different understandings of Communion? (Lord's Supper, Eucharist)

Matthew 26:17-30; Mark 14:12-26; Luke 22:7-38; 1 Corinthians 11

  1. _______________ - bread & wine serves as a symbol only
    (no real body and blood of Jesus present)

  2. _______________ - bread & wine turns into body & blood
    (no real bread and wine taken)

  3. __________________ - body & blood, bread & wine...
    (all 4 things present; leave the mystery as is)

Who should take Communion?

  1. ________________ believers in Jesus Christ

  2. Those confessing Jesus as the ________ way to heaven

  3. Those who confess their ________ & need for a __________

  4. Those who recognize the _________ & ________ of Jesus

Who receives the body and blood of Jesus at Communion?   

  Answer: ___________________