Drawing closer, Growing Stronger
Teachers
Lesson Summary
During the March 22nd virtual gathering, the teacher opened by acknowledging the unique challenges of the pandemic and the need for spiritual unity despite physical isolation. He led the class in worship, prayer, and a focused study of the Lord’s Supper, reading Matthew 26:26‑29 and explaining the significance of the unleavened bread as a symbol of Christ’s sinless sacrifice and the wine as a reminder of His blood and covenant. He connected these emblems to John 15 and Leviticus 17:11, underscoring that without Christ’s blood there can be no remission of sins, just as blood is essential for physical life. The session also addressed practical worship elements such as offering from home, highlighted the importance of fellowship—especially for missionaries—and reminded participants that the true church is the gathered people, not a building. Scripture passages from Psalms 9:9 and 10:14 were cited to encourage believers to seek refuge in God during trouble. The teacher concluded with an encouragement to draw closer together in spirit, trust God’s protection, and continue worshiping faithfully from wherever they are.
Key Scriptures
And while they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it he broke it and gave it to the disciples, saying, "Take, eat, this is my body." Then he took a cup, and after thanking God he gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you I will not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom."
For the life of a creature is in its blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for yourselves on the altar; it is the blood that makes atonement, by the life of the creature.