The Holy Communion

The Holy Communion , is a very holy thing for Christians as Jesus had given the bread (his body) and the wine (his blood) and he gave it to his 12 disciples . It is an important sacrament, also called the EUCHARIST.

He said ," This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me." while taking bread, giving thanks and breaking it. (Luke 22:19)

After taking the cup , he gave thanks and said , " This cup is the new covenant in my blood , which is poured out for you for the forgiveness of sins ." (Luke 22:20)

So , Christians observe the Holy Communion every Sunday or every 1st Sunday and Maundy Thursday. It is usually for children above 10 years. Catholics do earlier than Protestants. I have done it at the age of 17 years as my church told so. 

So , lets start..

( Only syllabus study will be shown below ) 

 SYLLABUS 

 a) What is the Holy Scripture ? (Fundamentals)

 b) What does the Scripture tell about God ?

 c) What is Confirmation ?

 d) What does the Scripture teach about trust ?

 e) What is Baptism ?

 f) How to live life Christ like ?

 g) About Community

 h) The  Holy Communion ? 

Things you need :

Notebook

The Bible 

Cross

Pen , Pencil and Highlighters or colored pens 

Laptop or a printed PDF of this guide.

A) The Fundamentals

( You will need to by-heart the chapters according to the order)

There are altogether 66 or 73 Bible Chapters 

39 or 46- Old Testament ; 27- New Testament

A} Old Testament

a) Pentateuch (Torah) Books - Genesis-Deuteronomy

b) Historical Books- Joshua-Esther

c) Poetical Books- Job-Song of Songs/Solomon

d) Instructional Books - Isaiah-Malachi

1] Big Commands- Isaiah-Daniel

2] Small Commands- Hosea-Malachi

e) Deuterocanonical Books -Tobias- 2 Maccabees 

B} New Testament 

a) Gospel - Matthew-John

b) Historical Book- Acts

c) Letters- Romans-Jude

d) Future Predictional Book- Reveleation

How we got the Bible ?

a) 1600 years were required to write the Bible. 1500-Old Testament and 100-New Testament.

b) 40 men had written the Bible.

Some Important Bible Verses to Study :

1 Peter 2:21

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Psalm 119:9-11

2 Peter 1:19

Matthew 4:4

Ephesians 6:17

John 15:7

Mark 7:2

We should study the Bible to strengthen our faith.

B) Church 

It is a group of believers who go together to seek God's blessings. It was formed when Peter baptized 3000 people and they formed a group , devoted themselves to the apostles and faith and this is the definition of Church. (Acts 2:41,42)

The Parts of Church

Greek word - Eclessia - Called out. 

Ec- out , Lesia- Called

The Church is the body and everyone is a part of it. We should not get seperated and pray together. The head of Church is Christ. 

The Press-Peterian Cult Church is governed by fathers and elders of the church commitee. Presbytos means Pastor and Father. Head of faith community is the Pastor. 

There are three types of Prayer : 

a) Thanksgiving - We should thank God for caring,helping,succeeding us. 

b) Intercessory - We should Pray for our family, friends, unbelievers, role models and everyone else. 

c) Confession- We should forgive our sins. 

Administrative responsibilities of Community

a) Obey and pay attention to the rules and needs of the Church.

b) To obey the pastor committes (authorities including Christ).

c) Be present regularly to the Church.

God gives an exam for us to build discipline in us while Satan creates indiscipline in us. God gives us exam within our capability. Resisting satanic temptation is the biggest exam set by God. 

Some excellent Bible verses to study :

Psalm 133 

(The Israelites used to pray in Jerusalem temple and they used to sing psalms from 121-137 while they were in Egyptian slavery for 70 years !)

Hebrews 10:25

John 4:24

James 1:2-3

Psalm 34:1 (Praise the Lord)

Genesis 22 (Abraham obeys God)

1 Corinthians 10:12-14 

C) Salvation

Salvation means freeing from sin or being forgiven by God for our sins in the past. 

Salvation is got by communion and trust in God.

Jesus- Salvation Giver

God- Owner, head

Sin- to break rules and commands set by God

Some important verses to study:

Romans 10:8,9

Colossians 2:6,7 (Live christlike)

Psalms 1:3 (we get reward)

Ephesians 2:6-9 (saved)

Hebrew 9:24

Romans 5:12-16

Isaiah 53:4-6

Psalm 105 (God is our spiritual medicine)

2 Timothy 2:17

Matthew 7:24-25

Joshua 1:7-8

Ephesians 6:10-13

THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER

Read Mark 4:1-9

What we learn from here : Satan eats our godly thoughts if we take our faith lightly. 

D) Sin

Sin- Breaking God's commands

Read Genesis 3:1-20

How Satan tempts us ?? [THE STEPS]

a) Temptation of taste (Hunger)

b) Temptation through good looks (Lust)

c) Pride of Life (Tempting to give us Wisdom)

Read Joshua 7

( It tells that your loved ones or neighboring ones can bear the sin because of your one sin. (There, Achan took the forbidden precious items so Israel was defeated.)

There are two types of Death 

1) Earthly - Unavoidable death 

2) Spiritually - If we don't forgive our sins 

We should save ourselves from spiritual death by getting salvation through Jesus. 

Jesus- Immanuel 

Immaneul (meaning)- God is with us.

Jesus is the image of GOD !

The Three Fundamental Sacraments :

a) Baptism- To bring children in faith.

b) Communion- We get to eat the holy food to receive salvation and eternal life. You remember Jesus's sacrifice for our sins. 

c) Trust and Belief : To trust God and Jesus till death (earthly).

Amen- Our desire should be in favor of God.

Christian means a person who believes and also obeys Christ in all walks of life.

10 Commandments (Exodus 20)

1st-4th - Love and Obey God

5th-6th - Loving other people 

Some important Bible verses to study:

1 John 2:15-17 , 1:7-10

Matthew 4:1-11 (How Jesus resisted temptation) ,  5:3-12 , 19:16,17

Joshua 7:21-26

Numbers 32:23

Psalm 139:1-3

Romans 6:23 , 3:23

John 3:16-18,36 ; 5:24-25

Deuteronomy 6:4

Reveleation 20:15

Romans 10:8

Acts 16:31

1 John 1:9

Hebrews 9:27

1 Corinthians 3:15-16

2 Corinthians 5:10

E) Communion

This is the sacrament of the bread (body of Christ) and wine (blood of Christ) given to Christians to remember Jesus's sacrifice for our sins.

     Some important verses to read

1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Luke 22:14-27

Mark 14:12-26

Matthew 2:17-29

Exodus 12:1-14

John 1:29

John 6:53:58

Hebrews 9:22-23

Romans 10:15

1 John 1:7-10

" Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life."-John 6:54

"Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world."- John 1:29

a) Exodus 12:1-14 , 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

. We eat bitter herbs to remember the sufferings which happened to Jesus he did for us/ remember the bitter days they had spent in Egypt.

. We should not eat the lamb by adding water as it becomes impure if we will eat in the wrong way. We should examine ourselves.

. Eat brain because we should eat holy food by thinking twice.

. Eat legs because we should signal Jesus's death.

. Eat organs to make Jesus's sacrifice known.

Take with caution, or you will face God's judgement.

F) Victorious Christian Living

. Satan attacks our weakness. Know them.

. Spend at least an hour for spiritual growth.

. Put on the full armor of God and he will save you from Satan.

Ephesians 6:12-20

a) Belt of truth

b) Breastplate of righteousness

c) Feet fitted with the readiness of Gospel.

d) Shield of faith

e) Helmet of Salvation

f) Sword of the Spirit

g) Pray for yourself and others (Secret Weapon)

. Follow God's commandments. Put faith in action and vice versa.

Some important bible verses:

James 4:7

1 Peter :6-7 , 15-16

Jeremiah 17:5,9

Hebrews 4:12

2 Timothy 3:16-17

G) Baptism

It is an important sacrament for being immersed in the Holy Spirit and being a believer of Christ. It is a controversial topic.

Baptism and Communion are two rituals which were started by Christ .

Presbytos (Pastor+Father) do baptism of children by

a) Immersing them in the water of River Jordan

b) Sprinkling/Putting water on head of the child.

Greek word- Baptiso (meaning: washing, immersing, sprinkling)

It is only a sacrament of being a Christian and not the way of going into Heaven.

Some important Bible verses :

Hebrews 10:32-39

Matthew 3:13-17

Mark 1:1-13

James 2:26

Extras: 

a) Apostles Creed

I believe in the Almighty God, our Father, the Creator of the heavens and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, our Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary and conceived by the Holy Spirit, suffered under Pontius Pilate and was crucified and his body descended into hell.

On the third day, he rose again and ascended into heaven. Now he is on the right hand on the throne of God Almighty.

I believe in the Holy Spirit who guides us , the Holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saints, the sacrifice of our sins by Christ, salvation and thr eternal life.

Amen.