NOV 15
New city catechism question of the week:
Question #46:
What is the Lord’s Supper?
Answer:
Christ commanded all Christians to eat bread and to drink from the cup in thankful remembrance of him.
Memory Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:3–4
For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures.
Talk about it together
After Jesus died and rose from the dead, he spent 40 days appearing to his disciples and many other people. He wanted everyone to know that he was truly alive! Jesus taught his followers about the kingdom of God and reminded them that he is King over everything. He also had an important job for his disciples to do.
Jesus told his disciples to meet him on a mountain. When they saw him, they worshiped him, although some still had questions and doubts. Jesus gave them a very special command called the Great Commission. He told them:
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19–20)
Jesus was telling his disciples to go and share the good news about him with people everywhere! They were to teach others about Jesus, help them follow his commands, and baptize those who believed in him.
Later, Jesus returned to heaven, but he did not leave his followers alone. He sent the Holy Spirit to be with them, guide them, and help them do God's work. Jesus promised that he would always be with his people and that one day he would return to make all things new and rule as King forever.
The Great Commission is for us, too! Everyone who believes in Jesus is called to share the good news of what he has done to rescue us from our sins. This wonderful news is too good to keep to ourselves!
God calls some people to travel to faraway places to tell others about Jesus, while others share the good news with their friends, neighbors, and families right where they live. No matter where we are, we can all be part of God's mission to help people know, love, and follow Jesus. Through the Holy Spirit, Jesus is always with us and helps us share his love and truth with others.
Family discussion
Where did the disciples meet with Jesus?
Some disciples worshiped Jesus when they saw him, but what did others do?
What important job did Jesus give his disciples?
Who did Jesus send to help his followers?
Family prayer
Dear God, thank you for teaching us to share your good news with everyone. Help us tell others about Jesus and what he has done for us. Thank you for your promise to always be with us through your Holy Spirit. Amen.
Kids Worship Bulletin
For kids attending worship service, below is the Kids Worship Bulletin for this coming Sunday.