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The Parable of the Leaven - Part 1

Pastor Gifford Dennison · 30 November 2025

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Bible book: Matthew

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1. All throughout Scripture, leaven is a symbol of sin and that which is unleavened Pictures that which is without sin. a) The first time leaven is mentioned in the Bible is when two angelic Pilgrims came to Lot's house. b) The second time that leaven is mentioned is during the Passover when God was going to deliver Israel out from the land of Egypt. c) What is the leaven of the Pharisees? d) With the Sadducees, however, their Presumptions were wrong. e) The Leaven of Herod the tetrarch of the Provinces of Perea and Galilee. f) The Leaven of Persevering in living by the Law. g) The leaven of taking Pleasure in another's harm or misfortune. 2. When we sin, get it right with those inside the Perimeter of Offense.