Christian Scientists are grateful for the Lesson-Sermons outlined in the Christian Science Quarterly, Mrs. Eddy provided the subjects of these lessons, and they are used in the Sunday services of all Churches of Christ, Scientist. The public can become acquainted with the teachings of Christian Science on vital religious questions by means of these Bible Lessons. Among the topics is one that is rich in meaning to all Christians: "Sacrament."
For the Christian Scientist to ponder the truths set forth in this lesson, as well as in the others, is to experience refreshment, renewal, and spiritual inspiration. The Christian Scientist strives to "keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth" (I Cor. 5:8).
In this spirit the communion service is lifted above ritualism and symbolism, and the individual worshiper is brought face to face with what is required of him if he is to be a loyal follower of the Master, Christ Jesus. Some understanding of the practical import of the events following the Last Supper enables him to discern in larger measure the significance of the morning meal, which the Master prepared for his disciples. In speaking of this breakfast, our Leader writes in Science and Health (p. 35): "This spiritual meeting with our Lord in the dawn of a new light is the morning meal which Christian Scientists commemorate. They bow before Christ, Truth, to receive more of his reappearing and silently to commune with the divine Principle, Love."
