John Teubl

Communion is a deep subject.

1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Why do we do communion?

God and me:

1 Corinthians 11:29

• A man should examine himself. “Is there anything between You (God) and I?” and make it right between one another as one is able.

“As much as lies with you live in peace with all men.”

Don’t take the cup when there is something wrong with your heart (in an unworthy manner).  If we take communion when we know there is something wrong, we are pretending we can do ok without the power of God.

Leave your gift at the altar to make it right with your brother.  Do this quickly.

Be honest with God and yourself about your relationship between yourself and God.

• Lord thank you for dying for me. The table of the Lord is a memorial of God making peace for mankind.  We also proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes again.

God died to make us one body. It is significant that we take the bread together. We will be roommates in heaven! Look around the room as you take communion. They all are saying “thank you for dying for me.”

1 Corinthians 10:16-17 one loaf=one body. We cannot be a Lone Ranger Christian.

It is humbling to think we are made worthy to take communion with others whom God has drawn to Himself.

Taking communion may make you sick but it is better to be sick and have God deal with you than to not take communion and not have the problem in your heart dealt with. Communion is for setting us free. We try to give time for people to think and examine.

Dr. Teubl

As a man thinks in his heart so is he. If you stay before God he will answer you.

Tasks in life

If we didn’t learn it God can make up the difference. Repent, forgive, God brings restoration.    

Foundation Phase                   Decision Phase-What will I do who will I do it with?
                                      Marriage or not-fellowship 
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Ages 0-12: Obedience to parents

Ephesians 6:1

This is a discipline that is built upon for obedience to God

Ages 12-20: We are filled with the Spirit and hear God’s voice.

Galatians 5:16 Walk by the Spirit and do not gratify the desires of the flesh.

Establishment (ages 20-35) and building (ages 35-60) phase - basic skills in relationships and life are not enough to get the full anointing of God Ps. 84.1 Your skills and relationships should be a dwelling place for God in your home.

Age 60 onwards:  This time is the established point of influence in the community. This influence resists evil in the community. This is because by 60 most children are adults and energy can be spent outside the family.

God has grace and has good answers for you.

One of the battles is coming to faith in the answers.

Psalm 32:8

We need maturity in the Body of Christ to deal with difficult starting points.

Having done all we can stand as a church. Influence is a factor in every stage of life but largest in this older phase. If a few people have a vision and don’t drop the ball there will be success.

How do we sit in the gates in our community? The church should be influencing the community.