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Holy Communion, Part 2 — Why & How?

February 6, 2022 /

This week we will continue our look at the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Some of what we’re covering include:

Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.

John 5:54-55
  1. WHY
    1. Forgiveness
    2. Life / Salvation
    3. Commanded by God
  2. HOW
    1. through Faith
    2. in Humility
    3. with Examination / Understanding
  3. The Lord’s Supper is for those
    1. Who are baptized children of God
    2. Who sincerely repent of their sins
    3. Believe Jesus has forgiven their sins
    4. Who recognize the real presence of Jesus’ Body and Blood at the Lord’s Table
  4. Keep in mind:
    1. We believe, teach, and confess that there is only one kind of unworthy guest, those who do not believe. Of them it is written, “Those who do not believe are condemned already” [John 3:18]. The unworthy use of the holy sacrament increases, magnifies, and aggravates this condemnation (1 Cor. 11:27, 29)

Scriptures

  • Matthew 26:26–29
  • John 6:53–58
  • 1 Corinthians 10:14–21, 11:17–34

Holy Communion, Part 1 — What?

January 30, 2022 /

We take two weeks to look at Holy Communion. This week we will look at what it is; including:

Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.

John 5:54-55
  1. a Sacrament,
  2. Jesus’ Last Supper
  3. a celebration of the Passover [and what that means]

Scriptures

  • Matthew 26:26-29
  • John 6:27-58

Called by God’s Grace

January 23, 2022 /

Today we remember the amazing conversion of St. Paul – and how God used him mightily as His servant.

And immediately he proclaimed Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “He is the Son of God.”

Acts 9:20 (ESV)

He ensured much and had a difficult life, but was still the most prolific writer of Gospel-filled letters in Scripture!

What would we suffer for the sake of Jesus? What will we endure for His Name?

Scriptures

  • Acts 9:1–22
  • Galatians 1:11–24

No Other Name

January 16, 2022 /

Today we remember the great confession of St. Peter – as well as his boldness in proclaiming Him everywhere.

Only Jesus has the power to save! His name is the only one in all the world that can save anyone.

Acts 4:12 (CEV)

May be so bold in proclaiming the saving Jesus to all!

Scriptures

  • Matthew 16:13-18
  • Acts 4:8-13

Invisible

January 9, 2022 /

Although Epiphany was on the 6th, it is good to celebrate it.

Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you.

Isaiah 60:1 (esv)

We remember the Magi who searched for God’s King. We celebrate Jesus being the Light of the world. We celebrate that, even when we may want to be invisible, we are also Called to be His lights.

May all see Him in and through us!

Scriptures

  • Matthew 2:1-12
  • Isaiah 60:1-6

Sweet!

January 2, 2022 /

Solomon is known for being the wisest man who lived (apart from Jesus, of course).

How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

Psalm 119:103 (esv)

But being wise doesn’t always translate to being godly.

In fact, some of the wisest people foolishly separate themselves from the Source of that Wisdom – God!

Solomon lost track of the more important thing – seeking God and remaining in His Word instead of worldly wisdom, which is fleeting.

May we always seek and remain in His Words, which are sweeter than honey!

Scriptures

  • 1 Kings 3:4-15
  • Psalm 119:97-104

Nunc Dimittis

December 26, 2021 /

Typically the Sunday after Christmas is…not well attended.

Lord, I am your servant, and now I can die in peace, because you have kept your promise to me. With my own eyes I have seen what you have done to save your people, and foreign nations will also see this. Your mighty power is a light for all nations, and it will bring honor to your people Israel.

Luke 2:29-32 (cev)

It seems anticlimactic and the excitement of Christmas is over.

Perhaps it seemed that way for Mary & Joseph, too.

The shepherds were gone, the birth has happened and now comes…regular life.

But the coming of Jesus gives us a different take on Life.

As Simeon said soon after Jesus’ birth, he can now go in peace having seen God’s salvation in Jesus!

Wow!

That is exciting! That is meaningful! That is LIFE!

Thanks You, Lord!

Let us now, also, depart in the peace that comes from Jesus!

Scriptures

  • Luke 2:22-40

Incarnate!

December 19, 2021 /

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

John 1:14 (esv)

It can be easy for us to look at the Baby in the manger and see just that Baby.

But this was no ordinary child.

He is the Word made flesh! He is the only Son of the Father! He is the promised Messiah!

Praise the Lord for unordinary, unorthodox, undeserved Gift – Jesus!

Scriptures

  • John 1:1-18

Proud Papa!

December 12, 2021 /

The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.

Zephaniah 3:17 (esv)

It can be easy to feel insignificant and far from God – especially when wallowing in the shame of our sins.

But the whole reason Jesus came was to free us from those sins, release us from that shame and guilt, and draw us to Himself!

Instead of being far from God, through Jesus, He draws us to Himself – and even rejoices over us with gladness!

Amazing!

Simply amazing!

Scriptures

  • Zephaniah 3:14-20
  • Psalm 85:2-8 [for Confession/Absolution]

Let the Son Shine In!

December 5, 2021 /

And I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb. And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb.

Revelation 21:22-23 (esv)

Sometimes it’s helpful to start from the end – especially when we’re going through heartache and struggle.

In Revelation we are given a beautiful glimpse of Heaven; with God taking center stage.

How wonderful it will be!

Jesus came to redeem us and now prepares a beautiful place for us for eternity with Him!

With that to look forward to, all of the temporary issues we are dealing with here are trivial!

Scripture

  • Revelation 21

Patience!

November 28, 2021 /

I promise that the time will come when I will appoint a king from the family of David, a king who will be honest and rule with justice.

Jeremiah 33:15 (cev)

The Messiah we are preparing to welcome isn’t just anyone, He is God’s chosen One!

He is different. He leads differently. He “executes justice and righteousness.”

How wonderfully and refreshingly different from all other leaders!

Come, Lord Jesus!

Scriptures

  • Jeremiah 33:14-16
  • Psalm 25:4-7 [used for Confession and Absolution]

Thanksgiving

November 21, 2021 /

We don’t have a Thanksgiving service, so today, the Sunday before, we will take time to thank God for all His blessings toward us!

Why was this foreigner the only one who came back to thank God?

Luke 17:18 (cev)

Scriptures

  • Deuteronomy 8:1-10
  • Luke 17:11-19
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