It is not the eating and drinking, indeed, that does it, but the words which stand here: "Given and shed for you, for the remission of sins." These words, together with the bodily eating and drinking, are the chief thing in the sacrament; and He that believes these words, has what they say and mean, namely, the forgiveness of sins. _Who, then, receive this sacrament worthily?_ Fasting and bodily preparation are indeed a good outward practise; But he alone is truly worthy and well prepared, who believes these words: "Given and shed for you, for the remission of sins." But he who believes not these words is unworthy and unprepared. The words, "=for you=" require truly believing hearts. INTRODUCTION. _1. What is God's will concerning man?_ God willeth that all men should be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth. 1 Tim. 2:4. _2. Where does God show us how we may be saved?_ In the holy Scriptures, also called the Bible. _3. Who wrote the Bible?_ The holy prophets, evangelists, and apostles wrote the Bible. _4. But how can their word be the Word of God?_ The Spirit of God revealed to them what to speak and write. =2 Pet. 1:21. [R. V.] Men spoke from God, being moved by the Holy Ghost.= =2 Tim. 3:16. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.= _5. What must we do to experience personally that their word is the Word of God?_ We must obey the Word and receive it into our hearts. =John 7:17. If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.= _6. Is the Bible then the only safe rule of our faith and duty?_ Yes; the Bible alone contains full information of the will of God concerning our salvation. _7. How do we rightly use the Word of God?_ We must first look to God for the light of His Spirit, and then read with devotion and an earnest purpose to live according to the Word. =1 Cor. 2:14. [R. V.] The natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him; and he cannot know them, because they are spiritually judged.= _8. Who should read the Bible?_ It is the will of God that all should use His Word and love it as a dear gift. _9. What is the substance of all the books of the Bible?_ The great truth that Jesus is the way to salvation for all who believe. =John 20:31. But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.= _10. How is the Bible divided in regard to its teaching?_ It is divided into Law and Gospel. _11. What is the Law?_ The Law is the divine Word which tells us what we must do. _12. What is the Gospel?_ The Gospel is the glad tidings of the grace of God in Jesus Christ our Savior.