Introduction Believers dare not come to the table except with a repentant heart. “Whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner,” as Paul puts it, “drinks judgment to himself.” That should be a sobering warning, especially when the apostle adds that because of this offense…

A little boy wanted to help himself when the wine and wafers of Communion were passed out. His mother leaned over and told him that he was not old enough to take Communion. Later, when the collection plate came by, his mother again leaned over and tried to coax a nickel out of the boy’s clenched fist.…

Introduction One of the unique things about Scripture is that it does not cover up failures. In fact, the entire Bible, is about God’s plan to restore His relationship with mankind after the original failure of Adam and Eve. We could say that all of Scripture is about failure and redemption. Failure…

Preparation, examination, participation and prayer surrounding the LORD's Supper

Examining yourself to see if your heart belongs to God or does it still belong to you.