Playlist: Parable of the Leaven (topic)
Parables of Matthew 13 (Part 2): Leaven
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Parable of the Leaven, as presented in Matthew 13, challenges the common interpretation that the Kingdom of Heaven would grow to encompass the whole earth in a purely positive manner. When Jesus likened the Kingdom of God to leaven in bread, it likely astounded His audience, given the negative connotation leaven carries …
The Parable of the Leaven, Expanded
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the Parable of the Leaven, found in Matthew 13:33, Jesus Christ illustrates a profound truth about the kingdom of heaven, which in this context represents the church in its present age. He declares that the kingdom of heaven is like leaven, a comparison that would have startled His listeners, as leaven consistently symbolizes …
Dominion and Leaven (Part One)
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeDominion theology holds that the church's responsibility is to spread God's Kingdom around the world, but it misunderstands the Parable of Leaven.
Dominion and Leaven (Part Two)
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeContrary to Dominion Theology, the Parables of the Mustard Seed and Leaven are not about the church but describe the history and condition of Israel.
Parables of Matthew 13 (Part 1): The Mustard Seed
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Bible, in both parables and prophecies, interprets itself and remains consistent in its use of symbols. We cannot arbitrarily attach meaning to symbols.
What Is Christ's Hidden Treasure?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe parables of the leaven and the treasure hidden in the field show two sides of the same coin. The hidden treasure is the God-given solution to the leaven.
Matthew (Part Eighteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIf we ask God for protection from demonic influence, we cannot sit back passively; Satan always counterattacks. Evil must be displaced with good.
The Two Wave Loaves of Pentecost
Sermon by David C. GrabbeThe offerings of the Old Testament are like divine parables, acted out to teach about the Messiah, unveiling a beautiful picture once we understand the symbols.