The Parable of the Leaven - Part 2

1. What does the meal Reveal? a) The Relevance of Three. b) The first mention of a word in Scripture usually determines its meaning in the Rest of Scripture. c) When we get saved, we enter a time of fellowship, also known as communion, partnership or Relationship with God. d) Fellowship is something we as believers are called to; to give and Receive. 2. In Biblical typology, a woman often represents Religious systems in the book of Revelation. a) Revelation 19 speaks of the Bride of Christ. This is not just one person, but represents all the Redeemed who have been caught up together to be with Christ. b) Revelation 12 speaks of the godly Remnant of Israel during the Tribulation time. c) The third woman who symbolises a religious system is referred to as the Harlot, Mystery Babylon, the apostate church of the future. Perhaps the Roman Catholic church? d) Revelation 2 refers us to Jezebel, named after Ahab's wicked wife in the days of Elijah the prophet. She was especially known for combining Israel's worship with Baal's, thereby Ruining it.