Playlist: Leaven as Symbol (topic)
The Leavening of the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herod
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingJesus warned of three varieties of leaven that we must guard against, staying aware of the pitfalls that will pull us down and corrupt us.
How Much Leaven Can God Take?
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLeaven serves as a powerful symbol in illustrating the nature and effects of sin. Both honey and leaven, though normally good as food, carry a fermenting and putrefying effect when mixed with flour, teaching us how sin corrupts those who commit it. According to the Interpreter's Dictionary of the Bible, leaven is defined as any …
Parables of Matthew 13 (Part 2): Leaven
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the Parable of the Leaven, Jesus presents a striking image that would have astonished His listeners. When He likened the Kingdom of Heaven to leaven in bread, it must have seemed almost unthinkable, as leaven typically carries a negative connotation throughout Scripture. Out of 88 mentions, 87 times leaven symbolizes …
Unleavened Bread Basics
Sermon by David C. GrabbeThe Feast of Unleavened Bread memorializes God's deliverance from the environment of sin rather than our coming out of sin. Christ embodies sincerity and truth.
The Reason for Unleavened Bread
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe Feast of Unleavened Bread signifies far more than the avoidance of leavening. Our focus needs to be on God's management of the process of deliverance.
The Sacrifices of Leviticus (Part 5)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe meal offering represents the intense self-sacrifice required in service to man. Our service to man must be done for God's sake rather than man's appreciation.
Matthew (Part Twenty-One)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe Pharisees and Sadducees, who normally opposed each other, joined forces against their common enemy, Jesus. They should have recognized Him as the Messiah.