Communion Luke 22:15 NIV And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 1 Corinthians 11:27-32 NIV So then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. Everyone ought to examine themselves before they eat of the bread and drink from the cup. For those who eat and drink without discerning the body of Christ eat and drink judgment on themselves. That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep. But if we were more discerning with regard to ourselves, we would not come under such judgment. Nevertheless, when we are judged in this way by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be finally condemned with the world. 1 John 1:9 NIV If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Luke 22:15-18 NIV And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.” After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among you. For I tell you I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.”
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My deepest problem: Is God's plan defective, or is the issue with man? Reality of continuing identity as a sinner: The power of sin is broken but the presence of sin still remains. Romans 7:24 NIV What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? Galatians 5:22 NIV But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Acts 9 Ephesians Our deepest problem exists deep inside and not outside of ourselves... The humbling reality is this: My deepest problem exists deep inside of me and not outside of me. 2 Peter -- I have given you everything you need.... James 4 James 4:6 NIV But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”
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