Family Bible Study

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Family Bible Study Focus on understanding. Read Matthew 26:26-29. 

What did Jesus say about the bread he gave to the disciples?

Be sure to help your child understand the meaning and importance of the Lord’s Supper through the Family Bible Study. Let your child experience the message.

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What did Jesus say about the cup?

Involve your family in giving to others without expecting anything in return as an illustration of grace. Or be sure to point out situations where your child has given or received forgiveness with friends or siblings.

Read 1 Corinthians 11:23-32.

Use teachable moments.

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After re-reading Jesus’ words in verses 24 and 25, what does Jesus want us to remember?

Typically, when your child is enveloped in emotion-packed situations, they are the most ready to grow. Like Jesus teaching during a storm, take advantage of teachable moments to share biblical truths.

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What warning does Paul give in verses 27-30? (Note: “not discerning the body” means not realizing or taking seriously the spiritual and sacred meaning of Jesus’ actions.)

Reinforce long-term retention. Help move God’s message to long-term memory through “interval reinforcement.” Repeat your message often. Review what you know about the Lord’s Supper each time you take it together. Make it fun! Your kids will learn more when they enjoy the process.

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God has made two covenants (promises) with his people. In the old covenant, people could only approach God through the priests and the sacrificial system. Jesus’ death and resurrection fulfilled the requirements of the old covenant. He became our perfect sacrifice, making a way for all people to live in relationship with God.

Share your faith with your children by living your life so kids can see your faith in action. Kids learn best by example, and your influence is key! Research clearly shows that there is no one else who has a greater impact on the transmission of faith to children than their parents. It doesn’t have to be complicated. Read the Bible and pray with them. Demonstrate your own commitment to being in relationship with God by serving others. You can model what it means to follow Jesus each day.

Teach [these words of mine] to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” Deuteronomy 11:19

“In him (Jesus), and through faith in him, we may approach God with freedom and confidence.”

Each person should prepare themselves before taking communion by:

Ephesians 3:12

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Coming prayerfully and thoughtfully.

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Preparing your heart by thinking back on any sin that needs to be forgiven and asking God to forgive you.

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Preparing your mind by focusing on what Jesus Christ did for you on the cross and how much God loves you.

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Preparing your attitude by being reverent and grateful.

Is your child ready? Has your child made a personal profession of faith in Jesus as the Lord of his/her life? If the answer is “YES,” then simply follow these steps: 1) Complete the included Family Bible study with your child. 2) Make arrangements to meet with an elder of Chapel Hill to speak with your child. Please call Kathy Berry at 253.852.0210. (The Evangelical Presbyterian Church specifies that children must be able to profess their faith before a member of session before taking part in communion.) 3) We ask that children who take communion be baptized and that parents be members of the church. Please contact Kathy Berry at 253.852.0210 to learn more about baptism or new membership.

After you take communion, return quietly to your seat and think about all that God has done for you. The communion elements (the bread and the juice) can be served in different forms. Chapel Hill uses both wafers and bread. If it is a wafer, take the one given to you. If bread is passed, pinch off a bite-sized piece. The juice can be served in small cups or in a larger one called a chalice. You may be asked to dunk the bread in the chalice. Although the forms may look different, they all celebrate the wonderful love of God and the grace and mercy of Jesus.