_THE EFFECT OF A LITTLE LEAVEN_ ‘Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?’ 1 Corinthians 5:6 The subject of sin pervades the entire Bible, either directly or indirectly, by precept or example, and following in its course, our Prayer Book adopts the same line of teaching, so as e... [ Continue Reading ]
_CHRIST AND THE PASSOVER_ ‘Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.’ 1 Corinthians 5:7 The Passover is perhaps the most interesting ceremony in the world on the sole ground of its continuous celebration by the Jews; but let us not forget that it has a further history in the Christian Church. I... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE FEAST OF JOY_ ‘Therefore let us keep the feast.’ 1 Corinthians 5:8 Why ought we to be happy in the resurrection of Christ? What are some of the true fountains of His resurrection? I. WE REJOICE SIMPLY IN THE THOUGHT THAT OUR LORD IS HAPPY.—Forty days after this day He had yet to serve on t... [ Continue Reading ]