1 Corinthians 5:7 · KJV

"Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:"

King James Version

Passage Context

⁵To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.

⁶Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?

⁷Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:

⁸Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.

⁹I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators:

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Reflection Questions

What old habits do you need to purge from your life?

How does the idea of being a 'new lump' resonate with you?

In what ways can you embody sincerity and truth?

Life Application

personal growth

Identify one area of your life where you need to let go of past behaviors. Commit to making a change this week.

faith

Engage in a spiritual practice that helps you embrace your new identity in Christ, such as prayer or service.

Connection to Jesus

nt fulfillment

This verse identifies Christ as the Passover lamb, linking to the Old Testament sacrificial system and its fulfillment in Jesus' sacrifice.

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