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Why Do We Observe Unleavened Bread? (Part Two)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

The Feast of Unleavened Bread carries profound significance, primarily as a remembrance of God's deliverance. A key aspect of this observance, as outlined in Exodus 12:19-20, is the command to eat nothing leavened and to have no leaven in our houses. This symbolizes the removal of corruption from our lives, whether it be corrupt doctrine, hypocrisy, or malice and wickedness. Pursuing holiness and perfection involves identifying and removing sinfulness, as well as avoiding its influence. However, this effort to put away sin is not the foremost focus of the Feast. Our ability to fully eliminate corruption depends on first recognizing God's deliverance and consistently eating unleavened bread. Without these foundational elements, overcoming sin as required becomes impossible. Through Christ's sacrifice, as noted in I Corinthians 5:7-8, we are considered truly unleavened. This imputed righteousness means we are called to conform our behavior to this state, walking in alignment with the unleavened nature granted through fellowship with Christ. The second vital aspect of the Feast, eating unleavened bread, aligns with Christ's teaching in John 6:53-58, where He emphasizes the necessity of partaking in Him for eternal life. Christ, as the Bread of Life, represents the complete absence of corruption. Continuously feeding on Him through His Word and presence in our lives ensures we abide in Him, securing the extraordinary gifts of eternal life, resurrection, and unending fellowship with Him. Neglecting this ongoing action risks losing these incredible privileges.

The Reason for Unleavened Bread

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

The 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.

Unleavened Bread Basics

Sermon by David C. Grabbe

The 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.

Truly Unleavened

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God has imputed righteousness to us as His Children because we are in Christ. Our state before God is unleavened provided we maintain this relationship.

Remaining Unleavened

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Our carnal natures must be displaced by God's Holy Spirit, motivating us to refrain from causing offense, but freely forgiving others as God has forgiven us.

Deleavening the Home

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

If each of us individually puts out the leaven of malice and consume the Unleavened Bread of sincerity, we would fulfill our community responsibility.

Dominion and Leaven (Part Two)

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

Contrary to Dominion Theology, the Parables of the Mustard Seed and Leaven are not about the church but describe the history and condition of Israel.

Don't Stand Still!

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The best way to conquer evil is to do righteousness, serving God and mankind. Sins of omission are every bit as devastating as sins of commission.

What Is Christ's Hidden Treasure?

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

The 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.

The Appointed Weeks of Pentecost

Sermon by David C. Grabbe

Each day in the count is a reminder to consider what we are sowing and what we are cultivating because it will assuredly come to fruition and then evaluation.

Two Realities

Sermon by David C. Grabbe

At baptism, we begin living in two realities simultaneously, one identified by the physical senses and the other discerned by the eyes of faith.