1.
"On the night before His
Crucifixion, Jesus Christ met with His Apostles and instituted the sacrament.
“He took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This
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 new testament in my blood, which
is shed for you” (Luke 22:19–20). After His Resurrection, He instituted the
sacrament among the Nephites (see 3 Nephi 18:1–11)" (True to the Faith).
2.
"For, behold, I say unto you,
that it mattereth not what ye shall eat or what ye shall drink when ye partake
of the sacrament, if it so be that ye do it with an eye single to my
glory—remembering unto the Father my body which was laid down for you, and my
blood which was shed for the remission of your sins" (D&C 27:2).
Q What does the sacrament mean to you?
Q
Why did Jesus Christ perform the
atonement? How do we remember His sacrifice with the sacrament?
Covenants and Blessings Renewed
Bread (D&C 20:77)
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Water (D&C 20:79)
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O God, the Eternal Father, we ask thee
in the name of thy Son, Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this bread to the
souls of all those who partake of it,
that they may eat in remembrance of
the body of thy Son,
and witness unto thee, O God, the
Eternal Father, that they are willing to take upon them the name
of thy Son, and always remember him and keep his commandments which he has
given them;
that they may always have his Spirit
to be with them. Amen.
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O God, the Eternal Father, we ask thee
in the name of thy Son, Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this [water] to
the souls of all those who drink of it,
that they may do it in remembrance of
the blood of thy Son, which was shed for them;
that they may witness unto thee, O
God, the Eternal Father, that they do always remember him,
that they may have his Spirit to be
with them. Amen.
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Q In day to day living, how do we remember Jesus
Christ? Take His name upon us? Keep His commandments?
- Put Jesus Christ first in our lives and follow His example and teachings as we make decisions
- Serve others, share the gospel and our testimonies, and help others to live the gospel
- Follow prophets and apostles instead of other worldly voices or trends
- Keep the Holy Ghost with us and follow His promptings
Q What is the significance of the word "willing"?
Q How does the church help us to keep this covenant?
Q What blessings have come as you have regularly partaken
of the sacrament and kept this covenant?
3.
"In partaking of the sacrament
and making these commitments, you renew your baptismal covenant (see Mosiah
18:8–10; D&C 20:37). You receive great blessings when you keep the
baptismal covenant. As you renew it, the Lord renews the promised remission of
your sins. Cleansed from sin, you are able to “always have his Spirit to be
with [you]” (D&C 20:77)" (True to the Faith).
4.
"Nothing in this life is of
greater worth than the supernal gift of the Holy Ghost. It is the source of
joy, peace, knowledge, strength, love, and every other good thing. With the
Atonement, it is the power by which we may be changed and made strong where we
are weak. With the priesthood, it is the power by which marriages and families
are sealed together eternally. It is the power by which the Lord makes Himself
manifest unto those who believe in Him. Every good thing depends on getting and
keeping the power of the Holy Ghost in our lives. Everything depends on
that" (Lawrence E. Corbridge, General Conference October 2008).
Getting
More Out of the Sacrament
Q What can we do to get more out of the sacrament?
Q Where can we direct our thoughts to get more out of the Sacrament? How does dismissing worldly thoughts help us to get more out of the Sacrament?
Q How does faith
in and gratitude for the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ help us to get more
out of the sacrament?
Q What does it mean to have a broken heart and a
contrite spirit? How does having this help us to get more out of the sacrament?
Q How does seeking the guidance of the Spirit for how we can improve help us to get more out of the sacrament?
Q What can
we do to prepare to take the sacrament? How can this help us to get more out of
the sacrament?
5. "In preparation for
the sacrament each week, take time to examine your life and repent of your
sins. You do not need to be perfect in order to partake of the sacrament, but you
should have a spirit of humility and repentance in your heart. Every week you
should prepare for that sacred ordinance with a broken heart and a contrite
spirit (see 3 Nephi 9:20). If you approach the sacrament with the reverence and
solemnity it deserves, it becomes a weekly opportunity for introspection,
repentance, and rededication—a source of strength and a constant reminder of
the Savior’s Atonement" (True to the Faith).
6. "When one who is repentant partakes of the sacrament with a broken
heart and a contrite spirit, he or she becomes whole" (Randy D. Funk,
October 2013 General Conference).
7. "During the sacrament... I have found that after I pray for forgiveness of sins, it is instructive for me to ask Heavenly Father, “Father, is there more?” When we are yielded and still, our minds can be directed to something more we may need to change—something that is limiting our capacity to receive spiritual guidance or even healing and help.
"For example, perhaps I have a carefully guarded resentment toward someone. When I ask if there is more to confess, that “secret” comes clearly to my memory. In essence, the Holy Ghost is whispering, “You honestly asked if there was more, and here it is. Your resentment diminishes your progress and damages your ability to have healthy relationships. You can let this go.” Oh, it is hard work—we may feel quite justified in our animosity—but yielding to the Lord’s way is the only way to lasting happiness. In time and by degrees, we receive His gracious strength and direction....
"The healing of our heart begins when we submit to and worship God.... With a growing understanding of the Lord’s grace and mercy, we will find that our self-willed hearts begin to crack and break in gratitude" (Neill F. Marriott, October 2015 General Conference).
"The healing of our heart begins when we submit to and worship God.... With a growing understanding of the Lord’s grace and mercy, we will find that our self-willed hearts begin to crack and break in gratitude" (Neill F. Marriott, October 2015 General Conference).
A modern day apostle, Elder Holland gives many suggestions how to get more out of the Sacrament, which you can watch or read here.
Key talks about the Sacrament and the Sabbath day can be found at
Key talks about the Atonement of Jesus Christ can be found at
Key talks about covenants can be found
at
Key talks about repentance can be
found at
Key talks about humility can
be found at
http://ldsgospellessons.blogspot.com/search/label/Humility%20%28T%29
Key talks about becoming more Christlike can be found at
Please share your testimony of the principles covered in this lesson or share a favorite scripture or quote that wasn't included.
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