Luther's Small Catechism Explained in Questions and Answers

by Harald Ulrik Sverdrup

1 Pet. 5:5. God giveth grace to the humble.

385. What must we do when we receive the Lord's Supper?

We must remember our Savior and His death.

Luke 22:19. This do in remembrance of me.

386. How should we remember Christ's death?

We should earnestly fix our mind upon the suffering and death of Christ, so that we may be strengthened in faith and in love to Him, who loved us unto death.

1 Cor. 11:26. As often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do show the Lord's death till He come.

387. What should be our conduct when we have received the Lord's Supper?

We should quietly think of the great love which God has shown us, and heartily thank Him for it; not only for a few days, but always, keep near to Jesus, show His death in word and act, and in a sanctified life prove that the body and blood of Christ have power to cleanse from sin.