March 1998

Dear Pastor and Congregation:

What does the Bible say about the Lord’s Supper?

As one who accepts our Lutheran principle of Sola Scriptura as our rule for faith and life, we trust you will welcome this Bible Study. This study is limited to Scripture passages which concern the Eucharist. It does not deal with the witness of our Lutheran Confessions to which we all subscribe nor does it quote resolutions of Synod since they do not establish doctrine.

The four sessions are designed for one-hour periods. Discussion questions are included since it is essential that Holy Communion be a matter of each individual’s relationship in Christ.

In response to the many requests we received for Bible class material, this Bible Study is a follow-up to our Celebrate! document which was mailed to you Pentecost 1996. Thanks to several of our group who prepared this study. Thanks also to those who have contributed so generously to cover the cost of printing and mailing.

Feel free to make copies of this study for your classes and to share it with others. Please pray that it may accomplish that which pleases God.

Cordially in Christ,