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6. For Self-Sacrifice. “Let this mind be in you,” etc. (See Phil. 2:5-8). 7. For Walk. “He th a t saith he abideth in Him ought himself so to walk, even as He walked.” (1 John 2 :6 ). BREAD AND WINE The emblems give the believer a re trospective, introspective and prospec tive view of Christ’s finished work. 1 Co. 11:26. 1. Meaning o f the Bread 1. It symbolizes the bruising of Christ by the Roman scourge; the crown of thorns; the cruel nails, and the spear thrust. 2. It symbolizes the nature of His death. The Bread of life because He passed through death. He. 2:9'. He passed through the fire. Ps. 88:7. He is precious because of the fire! 3. It symbolizes the nature of the “new man.” Christ is the origin of the new life. Pr. 8:35. He is the food of the new life. Jno. 6:35, 37. He is the fullness of the new life. Jno. 8:36; 10: 10 . 4. It symbolizes future union of Body and Head. They are one in sub stance. Jno. 17:21; He. 2:11. They are one in destiny. Jno. 17:24. They will be one in eternal union. Re. 19:9. 2. Meaning of the Wine 1. A reminder of life given. Jno. 10:18. 2. ’ A 'rem inder of life taken. He. 9: 22; Isa. 53:8. 3. Symbol of life received. Jno. 6: t 55. 4. Symbol of fullness of life,—of joy and victory. Jno. 15:11. CHRIST’S RETURN
tween you and your God.—Isa. 59:2. Know ye not th a t the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? — 1 Cor. 6:9. He th a t soweth to his flesh, shall of the flesh reap corruption.—Gal. 6:8. The soul th a t sinneth, it shall die. —Ezek. 18:4. The wages of sin is death.—Rom. 6:23. Its Remedy:— Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.— John 1:29. Whosoever helieveth in Him shall receive remission of sin.—Acts 10:43. Neither is there salvation in any other; for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be -saved.—Acts 4': 12. For God so loved the world, th a t He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. —John 3:16. Come now, let us reason together, saith the Lord: Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crim son, they shall be as wool.—Isa. 1:18. F. S. SHEPARD. CHRIST OUR MODEL 1. For Faith. “Looking unto Jesus, the Author and finisher of faith.” (Heb. 12:2). 2. For Brotherly Love . “Walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us?’ (Eph. 5.:2). 3. For Purity. “Every man th a t hath this hope in Him purifieth himself, even as He is pure.” (1 John 3 :3 ). 4. For Suffering. “Christ suffered for us, leaving us an example.” (1 Pet. 2:21). 5. For Patience. “Consider Him th a t endureth such contradiction . . • lest ye he wearied and faint.” (Heb. 12:3).
Christ’s return is the time of— Resurrection. 1 Cor. 15:52-55. Redemption. Eph. 1:14. Reunion. 1 Thess. 4:13-18. Rejoicing. Matt. 25:23, 24. Reckoning. Matt. 25:19. Reward. Matt. 25:21.
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