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the treachery of Judas; of his own free will, he committed a sin which brought about the fulfillment of the decrees in a particular way, and for this he is con demned. Again and again Christ tried to win him back.—Camb. Bible. Christ was delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, but notwithstand ing, it was with wicked hands that He was slain (Acts 2:23).—Henry. A man may so use his life as to make it a curse instead of a blessing—Plummer. v. 22. Jesus took bread. The Lord’s supper is a Memorial of Christ as a gift and sacrifice; a Parable of the true nature of Christianity—Christ in us; a Prophecy of future glory—perfect communion with Christ.—Sel. It is not a “sacrifice for the remission of sin” as the Roman church blasphemously says, while her priests pro fess to change the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ. Nor is it “the real presence of the body and blood of Christ as affirmed by the ritual of the Church of England, with farce of altar and vestments and human priesthood. These corruptions of the Lord’s supper destroy its meaning, and fills the church with unconverted communicants.—Richie. It is part of the fellowship of saints, and may not be separated from the responsibilities of the Christian assembly. One may not hold unsound doctrine or continue in evil practice, and yet claim a right to break bread when he pleases. It is to be observed “as He commanded.”—From “Straight Paths.” This is my body. Jesus puts aside an appointed festival to set in its stead the remembrance of Himself. The act was
either arrogance or the calm consciousness of the unique significance and power of His death. Think of any mere teacher doing the like.—Maclaren. Take, eat. A word of absolute assurance. He gives Him self to us as well as FOR us. “Take ye”, requires that we should receive Christ who is ready to impart Himself like food. We are taught to see, in the absorption of our food, a type of the completeness where with Christ gives Himself to tis.—Expos. Bible. v. 24. My blood. “This is my body” gave to the unleavened bread of the Pass- over a new character (John 6:32-58). The cup would in like manner remind them, of the wonderful prophecy in which the new covenant had been foretold (Jer. 31:31-34). —Wm. Smith. The Lord’s supper is the conclusive answer to the allegation that Christ did not teach the sacrificial character and atoning power of His death.—Mac laren. The new covenant ,was instituted with blood, (1 Peter 1 :19). The only medi um through which God now graciously deals with His people is that of the blood of Christ (Rom. 3:21-25).—Evans. The his tory of religion offers no parallel to this. The followers of Jesus find inspiration (displeasing to some recent apostles of good taste) in singing of the Redeemer’s BLOOD. The perpetual nourishment of the Church, her bread and wine, are beyond question, the slain body of her Redeemer and His blood poured out for man.—Chad wick. The Passover reminded them, of the blood that was sprinkled, but a better blood was soon to be shed and a greater deliverance wrought by the Lamb of pod. Blessed privilege to carry out his request, Cor. 11:23-26.—Gaebelein.
“MY GIRLS”
By M rs. H. J. Baldwin.
\ \ T HY do we celebrate July Fourth? * * The Jews celebrated one great event, the Passover, which commemorated the beginning of their national life and new experiences with God. Let some girl be prepared to tell the story (Exodus 12).
The keeping of the Passover was quite elaborate. People gathered together by families, much as we keep Thanksgiving. The elders for the benefit of the children vividly related their wonderful deliverance from Egypt. The disciples were to Jesus
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