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The whole point of the parable lies in one thing— the transforming power of the leaven . William Barclay We recall, in our previous bible study on Leaven…that the bible refers to the leaven of the scribes and pharisees as the leaven of “hypocrisy” Though the bible talks about leaven in this way, we see…

HO Hum What is the purpose of leaven? Agent used in breads to fluff it up and lighten it Bread, air pocket when you slice it Jews were commanded to use unleavened bread - Ex 12:18 in order to be ready to flee Egypt, passover there wasn’t enough time to wait for the bread to rise Leaven “is any one of…

Leaven is a biblical illustration of permeation, influence. John F. MacArthur The whole idea of our spiritual conversion and our walk with God is to separate ourselves from sin.....To be holy as God is holy To be as unleavened rather than leavened…or to live in purity without hypocrisy or doublemindedness.…

Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you. A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever…

As we continue on with our study in Matthew 13 we will be talking about two parables that represent Gospel Growth. These two very short parables were perhaps used to reach two different groups in the audience, Men and Women. Jesus uses two things that would have been familiar to both groups. 31 He put…

“To what shall I compare the kingdom of God?” ( Luke 13:20 RSV). Luke 13:20–22 “And again he said, “To what shall I compare the kingdom of God? It is like leaven that a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, until it was all leavened.” He went on his way through towns and villages, teaching and…

There is a principle of Bible study (called the law of first mention) that says, "The first time a thing—a word, or a phrase—is mentioned in the Bible influences how it should be interpreted throughout the scriptures." 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without…

14 Now they had forgotten to bring bread, and they had only one loaf with them in the boat. 15 And he cautioned them, saying, “Watch out; beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod.” 16 And they began discussing with one another the fact that they had no bread. 17 And Jesus, aware…

How to not forget! Patterns and celebrations! The Firstborn: Two things to Remember 19 “All the firstborn males that are born of your herd and flock you shall dedicate to the Lord your God. You shall do no work with the firstborn of your herd, nor shear the firstborn of your flock. 20 You shall eat it,…

Tonight we will see where the Pharisees and Sadducees are going to ramp up their demands of Christ. They have gone from questioning the motives of Jesus, accusing him of being of the devil, asking the disciples why He went against tradition, to now… demanding they show them signs. One quick question,…

Welcome to Literature of the Bible 1. Pastors, parents, police officers, Justice of the peace, teachers, etc will not be able to judge anyone’s actions because they have faults or are not perfect. 2. How will Christians share the good news of God if they cannot expose the sin and sinfulness of those…

Introduction - Some frightening statistics The sex industry is a 14 BILLION DOLLAR a year industry, more than the NFL, MLB, and NBA COMBINED!!! 90% of teens and 96% of young adults (18-24) are either encouraging, accepting, or neutral when they talk about porn with their friends. Only 55% of adults 25+…

Introduction There are many in the Christian world who are involved in what is called an ‘ecumenical’ movement. ecumenical (def) general / universal. In other words - if it has the label ‘Christian’ then you are included in the group, and lock arms and ‘work together’ for the ‘greater good’. There’s…

Ver.15-20 Restoring a Brother Ver.15 Matthew 5:3 “3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:5 “5 Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:7 “7 Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy.” Matthew 5:8 “8 Blessed are the pure…

Introduction Open your Bibles to Matthew Chapter 15 Jesus Has just fed another crowd of thousands of people, assuring them, and us, that He is the one who provides, who sustains, who gives. Not just once, but again and again! He is the one who takes care of our physical and spiritual needs. He is the…

18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. 5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. 6 Your glorying…

A Messy Reality We live in a broken world. We ourselves are born with a sin nature passed down to us by our father Adam. This nature is spiritually dead and unable to act, think, or even want the things of God. Holiness is beyond our reach. Jesus stepped into our mess and joined us. He became one of…

Title : The Compassionate Provision of Christ: Part 2 And the Pharisees came out and began to argue with Him, seeking from Him a sign from heaven, testing Him. ( Mark 8:11 LSB) And sighing deeply in His spirit, He said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Truly I say to you, no sign will be given…

1 The Lord said to Moses, “Yet one plague more I will bring upon Pharaoh and upon Egypt. Afterward he will let you go from here. When he lets you go, he will drive you away completely. 2 Speak now in the hearing of the people, that they ask, every man of his neighbor and every woman of her neighbor,…

SPRING FEASTS (Picturing Christ’s First Coming) Passover Feast. ( Leviticus 23:4-8 ) ​ Leviticus 23:4–8 4 These are the feasts of the Lord , even holy convocations, which ye shall proclaim in their seasons. 5 In the fourteenth day of the first month at even is the Lord ’s passover. 6 And on the fifteenth…

10 “For six years you shall sow your land and gather in its yield, 11 but the seventh year you shall let it rest and lie fallow, that the poor of your people may eat; and what they leave the beasts of the field may eat. You shall do likewise with your vineyard, and with your olive orchard. 12 “Six days…

18/04/21

1 It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man has his father’s wife. 2 And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you. 3 For though absent in body, I am present…

Last week we jumped back into the book of Galatians - after having been away from it for the month of May. Last week, Paul highlighted FOR the Galatians - (for us) - the TWO PATHS of Humanity…! That there are ONLY 2 paths And that if you are on THIS PATH - then you’re NOT on this one And if you’re on…