earlier than He died, Jesus Christ ate one last meal referred to as the last Supper. at the end of this meal, He added the sacrament to His apostles, "And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, announcing, here is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the brand new testament in my blood, which is shed for you." (Luke 22: 19-20 in the Bible)
It seems that the Lord asked his disciples to partake of the Sacrament frequently in remembrance of His sacrifice of both physique (died and then became resurrected) and blood (suffered for our sins). the brand new testomony mentions the first day of the week (Sunday) the disciples came collectively to partake of the sacrament and preach the note,
"And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came collectively to spoil bread, Paul preached unto them, able to go away on the morrow; and endured his speech unless dead night…" (Acts 20: 7 within the Bible)
The Savior has given additional instructions and motives for participating of the sacrament.
"And that thou mayest more thoroughly retain thyself unspotted from the realm, thou shalt go to the house of prayer and offer up thy sacraments upon my holy day; For verily here is a day appointed unto you to relaxation out of your labors, and to pay thy devotions unto the most high;…but bear in mind that on this, the Lord's day, thou shalt present thine oblations and thy sacraments unto probably the most excessive…" (Doctrine & Covenants fifty nine: 9-12 p. 109)
"it's expedient that the church meet together regularly to partake of bread and wine within the remembrance of the Lord Jesus." (Doctrine & Covenants 20: 75)
The Sacrament Covenant
In our church the congregations have the option to partake of the Lord's sacrament each Sunday.
Taking the sacrament is a sacred, holy time. The sacrament prayers remind us that as we take the bread and water (wine), we're remembering the body and blood Jesus Christ gave for us. We promise to observe Him and live a Christian lifestyles. We promise to are trying to hold God's commandments. In return, the Holy Spirit will consolation, book, and heal us. We should investigate ourselves spiritually, actually searching inward, earlier than taking the sacrament.
"however let a person examine himself, and so let him devour of that bread, and drink of that cup" (1 Corinthians eleven: 28 in the Bible).
To get able to take the sacrament, we should actually think about our lives and decisions. We should still repent of the errors and sins of the previous week, including asking God for forgiveness. We don't need to be ideal to take the sacrament, however our hearts should still be humble.
benefits can follow the engaging of the Sacrament
"all of us have regrets for words, deeds or suggestions from Sabbath to Sabbath that we would like to erase from our souls. possibly we now have erred towards someone or injured them; or, if there is sick feeling in our heart, we may still repent, acquire forgiveness from these affected or transgressed in opposition t, then humbly, with a contrite spirit, prepare ourselves to be worthwhile to partake of the sacrament. If we've clearly repented, we may also be forgiven, and religious curative can come to our souls." (David B. Haight "The Sacrament" in the Liahona may also 1983)
Melvin J. Ballard wrote: "i am a witness that there is a spirit attending the administration of the sacrament that warms the soul from head to foot; you suppose the injuries of the spirit being healed, and the weight being lifted. consolation and happiness come to the soul this is precious and definitely desirous of engaging of this religious meals." (Crusader for Righteousness [Salt Lake City, Bookcraft, 1966], p. 133.)
"Our personal reward for compliance with the covenants and duties in the ordinance of the sacrament turns into the companionship of God's Holy Spirit. here is the gentle that leads to everlasting life. The divine virtues linked to the participating of the Lord's Supper are to keep His divine existence ever in intellect; to love the Lord with all our coronary heart, could, intellect, and power; and to labor to bring to flow His ideal goal--the eternal lifetime of man." (David B. Haight "The Sacrament" within the Liahona may additionally 1983)
The Savior observed, "He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it's that loveth me: and he that loveth me might be loved of my Father, and that i will love him, and may show up myself to him." (John 14:21 in the Bible) engaging of the Sacrament commonly and remembering the Lord will aid us hold His commandments.
Dallas Jones is a local leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. this article referenced "Jesus Christ requested us to Take the Sacrament" posted within the Liahona March, 2021 magazine. For further discussion call 231-383-8359 or ship an e-mail to dallasjones8349@yahoo.com. visit djonesarticles.com to study more.
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