Who Should Come to Communion?

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 30

This afternoon, we'll focus on the criteria for communion with Jesus in the sacrament of communion.

Introduction: To come to communion is to come to...

The Ultimate Scene in Heaven (Rev. 19)

1. Marriage of the Lamb/Bride Has Made Herself Ready
2. Who is the Bride Clad in White?
3. Parousia, Christ comes to consummate all things > new heavens and new earth

Who Can Come to the Communion Meal? (HC 81)

1. Those ____________________ with themselves
2. Those ____________________ on Christ
3. Those ____________________ to strengthen faith and life

Jesus' Parable (Luke 14)

1. His message to the guests invited (vv. 7–11)
2. His message to the man who invited the guests (vv. 12–24)

Conclusion:
Ø That eternal feast of bread in the realized kingdom is given to us in a foretaste
Ø Are you displeased, dependent, and desirous?
Ø Then come!