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*[http://scriptures.lds.org/en/moro/4/ Moroni 4] | *[http://scriptures.lds.org/en/moro/4/ Moroni 4] | ||
Blessing the bread, including the words of the blessing. | :Blessing the bread, including the words of the blessing. | ||
*[http://scriptures.lds.org/en/moro/5/ Moroni 5] | *[http://scriptures.lds.org/en/moro/5/ Moroni 5] | ||
Blessing of the wine, including the words of the blessing. | :Blessing of the wine, including the words of the blessing. | ||
It should be noted that as water is typically used currently, that the word "wine" should be substituted with "water" when pronouncing the blessing. | :It should be noted that as water is typically used currently, that the word "wine" should be substituted with "water" when pronouncing the blessing. | ||
*[http://scriptures.lds.org/en/dc/27/2-4#2 D&C 27:2-4] | *[http://scriptures.lds.org/en/dc/27/2-4#2 D&C 27:2-4] | ||
In the ordinance of the sacrament it does not matter particularly what is eaten or drunk. | :In the ordinance of the sacrament it does not matter particularly what is eaten or drunk. | ||
*Elder Russel M. Nelson, "Worshipping at Sacrament Meeting", Ensign, Aug. 2004 | *Elder Russel M. Nelson, "Worshipping at Sacrament Meeting", Ensign, Aug. 2004 | ||
under heading "Conducting Sacrament Meeting": | :under heading "Conducting Sacrament Meeting": | ||
"[non-members are] not expected to take the sacrament. However, it is not forbidden." | :"[non-members are] not expected to take the sacrament. However, it is not forbidden." | ||
Mentions children taking the Sacrament as well. | :Mentions children taking the Sacrament as well. | ||
*Pres. Joseph Fielding Smith, "Doctrines of Salvation", 2:343 | *Pres. Joseph Fielding Smith, "Doctrines of Salvation", 2:343 | ||
On what it means to partake of the sacrament unworthily. | :On what it means to partake of the sacrament unworthily. | ||
*[http://scriptures.lds.org/en/3_ne/18/28-30#28 3 Nephi 18:1-11] | *[http://scriptures.lds.org/en/3_ne/18/28-30#28 3 Nephi 18:1-11] | ||
Institution of the Sacrament in the Americas. | :Institution of the Sacrament in the Americas. | ||
*[http://scriptures.lds.org/en/3_ne/18/28-30#28 3 Nephi 18:28-30] | *[http://scriptures.lds.org/en/3_ne/18/28-30#28 3 Nephi 18:28-30] | ||
"For whoso eateth and drinketh my flesh and blood | :"For whoso eateth and drinketh my flesh and blood unworthily eateth and drinketh damnation to his soul; therefore if ye know that a man is unworthy to eat and drink of my flesh and blood ye shall forbid him." | ||
*[http://scriptures.lds.org/en/morm/9/29#29 Mormon 9:29] | *[http://scriptures.lds.org/en/morm/9/29#29 Mormon 9:29] | ||
"see that ye partake not of the sacrament of Christ unworthily" | :"see that ye partake not of the sacrament of Christ unworthily" | ||
*[http://www.ldsmag.com/gospeldoctrine/nt/070530nt23sf.html John A. Tvedtnes, "Symbolism of the Sacrament", Meridian Magazine] | *[http://www.ldsmag.com/gospeldoctrine/nt/070530nt23sf.html John A. Tvedtnes, "Symbolism of the Sacrament", Meridian Magazine] | ||
Native Hebrew term for wine is "blood of the grape". | :Native Hebrew term for wine is "blood of the grape". | ||
The hebrew word for bread originally meant "flesh". | :The hebrew word for bread originally meant "flesh". | ||
Other historical notes on this symbolism and the sacrament ordinance. | :Other historical notes on this symbolism and the sacrament ordinance. | ||
*Tad R. Callister, "The Inevitable Apostasy", pp. 242-245 | *Tad R. Callister, "The Inevitable Apostasy", pp. 242-245 | ||
Discusses how the ordinance of the sacrament changed during the apostasy. | :Discusses how the ordinance of the sacrament changed during the apostasy. | ||
*[ | *[https://www.lds.org/ensign/1978/03/i-have-a-question/has-it-ever-been-the-practice-for-the-whole-congregation-to-kneel-during-the-sacrament?lang=eng James B. Allen, “I Have a Question,” Ensign, Mar. 1978, 19–20] | ||
"I’m puzzled by the instructions in D&C 20:76 that the priests should 'kneel with the church' in blessing the sacrament. What does this mean, and has it ever been the practice for the whole congregation to kneel?" | :"I’m puzzled by the instructions in D&C 20:76 that the priests should 'kneel with the church' in blessing the sacrament. What does this mean, and has it ever been the practice for the whole congregation to kneel?" | ||
*Joseph Smith, compiled by Joseph Fielding Smith, "Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith", p. 21 | *Joseph Smith, compiled by Joseph Fielding Smith, "Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith", p. 21 | ||
The teaching of a specific false doctrine was made a bar to communion by a Bishop, which decision was sanctioned by the | :The teaching of a specific false doctrine was made a bar to communion by a Bishop, which decision was sanctioned by the First Presidency. | ||
*[http://scriptures.lds.org/en/luke/22/19-20#19 Luke 22:19-20] | *[http://scriptures.lds.org/en/luke/22/19-20#19 Luke 22:19-20] | ||
Institution of the sacrament. | :Institution of the sacrament. | ||
==Cross-References== | ==Cross-References== | ||
*[[Ordinances]] | *[[Ordinances]] | ||
Revision as of 15:30, 22 August 2018
- Blessing the bread, including the words of the blessing.
- Blessing of the wine, including the words of the blessing.
- It should be noted that as water is typically used currently, that the word "wine" should be substituted with "water" when pronouncing the blessing.
- In the ordinance of the sacrament it does not matter particularly what is eaten or drunk.
- Elder Russel M. Nelson, "Worshipping at Sacrament Meeting", Ensign, Aug. 2004
- under heading "Conducting Sacrament Meeting":
- "[non-members are] not expected to take the sacrament. However, it is not forbidden."
- Mentions children taking the Sacrament as well.
- Pres. Joseph Fielding Smith, "Doctrines of Salvation", 2:343
- On what it means to partake of the sacrament unworthily.
- Institution of the Sacrament in the Americas.
- "For whoso eateth and drinketh my flesh and blood unworthily eateth and drinketh damnation to his soul; therefore if ye know that a man is unworthy to eat and drink of my flesh and blood ye shall forbid him."
- "see that ye partake not of the sacrament of Christ unworthily"
- Native Hebrew term for wine is "blood of the grape".
- The hebrew word for bread originally meant "flesh".
- Other historical notes on this symbolism and the sacrament ordinance.
- Tad R. Callister, "The Inevitable Apostasy", pp. 242-245
- Discusses how the ordinance of the sacrament changed during the apostasy.
- "I’m puzzled by the instructions in D&C 20:76 that the priests should 'kneel with the church' in blessing the sacrament. What does this mean, and has it ever been the practice for the whole congregation to kneel?"
- Joseph Smith, compiled by Joseph Fielding Smith, "Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith", p. 21
- The teaching of a specific false doctrine was made a bar to communion by a Bishop, which decision was sanctioned by the First Presidency.
- Institution of the sacrament.