§. 26. Of the manner of using Manna.
1. FOr using Manna it is expresly noted, that the people ground it in mils, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 〈◊〉〈◊〉 〈◊〉〈◊〉* 1.1 in a morter, and baked it in pans, and made cakes of it, Numb. 11. 8.
These set out the manifold sufferings of Christ: whereof read Esai. 53. Christ himself expresly saith in reference to himself, except a corn of wheat fall into the ground, and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit, 〈◊〉〈◊〉. 12. 24.
Behold what Christ endured for us! what should we refuse to endure for Christ.
2. It is expresly noted that if Manna was otherwise used then God appointed, it* 1.2 bred worms and stan•…•…, Exod. 16. 20. Thus is Christ to the incredulous and rebelli∣ous; he is a savour of death, 2 Cor. 2. 16. He is a stone of stumbling, and a rock of of∣fence, 1 Pet. 2. 8.
Finally for the means of reaping benefit by Manna, It was to be eaten: Eat that* 1.3 to day saith Moses, Exod. 16. 25.
Thus to partake of the true benefit by Christ, we must believe on him, Iohn 6. 47. this is spiritually to eat Christ. See Chap. 13. v. 10.