Westminster Larger Catechism, Question 174
Question 174
What is required of them that receive the sacrament of the Lord's supper in the time of the administration of it?
It is required of them that receive the sacrament of the Lord's supper, that, during the time of the administration of it, with all holy reverence and attention they wait upon God in that ordinance, diligently observe the sacramental elements and actions, heedfully discern the Lord's body, and affectionately meditate on his death and sufferings, and thereby stir up themselves to a vigorous exercise of their graces; in judging themselves, and sorrowing for sin; in earnest hungering and thirsting after Christ, feeding on him by faith, receiving of his fulness, trusting in his merits, rejoicing in his love, giving thanks for his grace; in renewing of their covenant with God, and love to all the saints.
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Leviticus 10:33Then Moses said to Aaron, “This is what the LORD meant when He said: ‘To those who come near Me I will show My holiness, and in the sight of all the people I will reveal My glory.’” But Aaron remained silent.
Hebrews 12:1818For you have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom, and storm;
Psalms 5:77But I will enter Your house by the abundance of Your loving devotion; in reverence I will bow down toward Your holy temple.
1 Corinthians 11:1717In the following instructions I have no praise to offer, because your gatherings do more harm than good.
1 Corinthians 11:26-2726For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.
27Therefore, 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.
Exodus 24:88So Moses took the blood, sprinkled it on the people, and said, “This is the blood of the covenant that the LORD has made with you in accordance with all these words.”
Matthew 26:2828This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
1 Corinthians 11:2929For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body eats and drinks judgment on himself.
Luke 22:1919And He took the bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”
1 Corinthians 10:3-53They all ate the same spiritual food
4and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ.
5Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them, for they were struck down in the wilderness.
1 Corinthians 10:1111Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.
1 Corinthians 10:1414Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.
1 Corinthians 11:2626For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.
1 Corinthians 11:3131Now if we judged ourselves properly, we would not come under judgment.
Zechariah 12:1010Then I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and prayer, and they will look on Me, the One they have pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son.
Revelation 22:1717The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Let the one who hears say, “Come!” And let the one who is thirsty come, and the one who desires the water of life drink freely.
John 6:3535Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst.
John 1:1616From His fullness we have all received grace upon grace.
Philippians 1:1616The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.
Psalms 63:4-54So I will bless You as long as I live; in Your name I will lift my hands.
5My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You.
2 Chronicles 30:2121The Israelites who were present in Jerusalem celebrated the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days with great joy, and the Levites and priests praised the LORD day after day, accompanied by loud instruments of praise to the LORD.
Psalms 22:2626The poor will eat and be satisfied; those who seek the LORD will praise Him. May your hearts live forever!
Jeremiah 1:55“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”
Psalms 1:55Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
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