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Why Do We Observe Unleavened Bread? (Part One)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeThe instructions for the Feast of Unleavened Bread connect its observance directly to the memorial of Israel's departure from Egypt. God repeatedly ties the command to keep the Feast to the events of the month of Abib, when He brought the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt. Multiple passages stress this link by noting that the people came out from Egypt at that appointed time, yet the wording highlights God's own action rather than any independent effort on Israel's part. Although the Israelites walked away from slavery, they did so only because God first devastated their captors and then led them by a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. The instructions therefore place the emphasis on divine intervention as the true cause of the departure. This focus on God's activity forms the foundation for the Feast's broader purpose, supplying the means by which His people are enabled to put sin out of their lives.
Leavening: The Types
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe holy days are reliable teaching tools, emphasizing spaced repetition to reinforce our faulty memories and drive the lesson deep into our thinking.
The Way, The Truth, and the Life
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaThe Feast of Unleavened Bread is a remembrance of the release from bondage. We eat unleavened bread as a sign that the Lord's law may be in our mouths.
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 Night of God's Vigil
CGG Weekly by John W. RitenbaughIsrael was to keep the Night to Be Much Observed as a night of watching—of watchful vigil—to commemorate the reason they were able to leave Egypt so easily.
Unleavened Bread and Pentecost
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughUnleavened bread serves as a memorial of God's deliverance from the bondage of sin. We must realize that our part of the salvation process is to follow God.
Why We Observe Passover and the Days of Unleavened Bread
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe keep Unleavened Bread because of what God did to bring us out of sin (typified by Egypt). While God compels us to make choices, He is with us all the way.
Repentance and Righteousness (Part 1)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughNothing happens in our lives (including repentance) until God initiates it. A change of heart, by God's Holy Spirit, results in a total change of direction.
Christ's Second Coming
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Feast of Trumpets memorializes God's deliverance of Israel beginning with Joseph, and looks forward to Christ's return when God will deliver His people.
Faith and Remembering
Sermonette byWe will not have faith tomorrow simply because we had it yesterday; we must renew faith daily by deliberately remembering God's prior interventions.