Three Measures of Meal: The Hidden Leaven in the Church

Three Measures of Meal: The Hidden Leaven in the Church

In this study, Scott Mitchell examines one of Jesus' shortest yet most debated parables—the woman who hid leaven in three measures of meal. Is leaven a symbol of the gospel spreading throughout the world, or is Christ warning of something far more troubling? By tracing the biblical meaning of leaven from Genesis through the Gospels and Paul's epistles, this message explores how false doctrine, hypocrisy, unbelief, and spiritual deception have worked their way into the visible church. Along the way, Scott examines the leaven of the Pharisees, the Sadducees, and Herod, and why Jesus repeatedly warned His followers to beware. Discover how this often-overlooked parable fits within the larger prophetic picture of Matthew 13, what it reveals about the condition of the church in the last days, and why believers must remain grounded in the truth of God's Word as deception increases. IN THIS MESSAGE: * Why Jesus began speaking in parables after the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit * The biblical meaning of leaven and why it consistently represents corruption * The significance of the three measures of meal * How Abraham, Sarah, and the children of promise relate to the parable * The leaven of the Pharisees: legalism, hypocrisy, and religious bondage * The leaven of the Sadducees: unbelief and denial of spiritual truth * The leaven of Herod: Zionism and false spiritual authority * Paul's warning that "a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump" * The prophetic sequence of Matthew 13 and its connection to the end of the age * How believers can recognize and avoid doctrinal deception KEY SCRIPTURES:  Matthew 13:33 Luke 13:20-21 Matthew 12:22-32 Matthew 16:6-12 Luke 12:1 Matthew 23:1-15 Genesis 18:1-6 Galatians 4:21-31 1 Corinthians 5:6-8 Galatians 5:1-9 Acts 23:8 Mark 8:15 Revelation 2:9  READ THE COMPANION BLOG: Three Measures of Meal: The Hidden Leaven Corrupting the Church https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/post/three-measures-of-meal-the-hidden-leaven-corrupting-the-church [https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/post/three-measures-of-meal-the-hidden-leaven-corrupting-the-church] STUDY GUIDE AVAILABLE FOR OUR SUBSCRIBERS: Subscribe to day at https://biblemysteries.supercast.com [https://biblemysteries.supercast.com] The Unlock the Bible Now ministry provides weekly Sunday Bible Studies to help you understand God's word and unlock the secrets found in the Bible. UNLOCK THE BIBLE NOW & BIBLE MYSTERIES PODCAST * Visit our Website: https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/ [https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/] * Listen to our Podcast: https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/ [https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/] * Be a Premium Podcast Subscriber: https://biblemysteries.supercast.com [https://biblemysteries.supercast.com] * Support the Ministry: https://biblemysteries.supercast.com/donations/new [https://biblemysteries.supercast.com/donations/new] * Shop Bible Mysteries Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/bible-mysteries-podcast/ [https://www.bonfire.com/store/bible-mysteries-podcast/] * Contact Us: unlockthebiblenow@gmail.com [unlockthebiblenow@gmail.com] * Follow Us: https://www.youtube.com/c/BibleMysteries [https://www.youtube.com/c/BibleMysteries] * Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/utbnow [http://www.apple.com] * Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/biblemysteries/ [https://www.instagram.com/biblemysteries/] * Follow Us: https://twitter.com/biblemyspodcast [http://www.apple.com] * Follow Us: https://truthsocial.com/@biblemysteries [https://truthsocial.com/@biblemysteries] * Follow Us: https://rumble.com/c/Biblemysteriespodcast [https://rumble.com/c/Biblemysteriespodcast] Interactive church locator for those looking for a fellowship that teaches certain truths: https://rockharborchurch.net/grow-connect/church-locator/ [https://rockharborchurch.net/grow-connect/church-locator/]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Key to the Abyss: Opening the Bottomless Pit in Revelation 9, Part 1 - Episode 284

In Episode 284 of Bible Mysteries Podcast, Scott Mitchell and John Potts examine one of the most chilling prophetic passages in Scripture: the opening of the bottomless pit in Revelation 9. What is the abyss? Who is the mysterious star that falls from heaven holding the key? And why are demonic entities so fearful of this prison? This episode explores the connection between the abyss, the fallen angels of Genesis 6, the coming end-times deception, and the spiritual war unfolding behind world events. Scott and John discuss how modern UFO disclosure, supernatural phenomena, and growing fascination with non-human intelligence may be preparing humanity for the strong delusion Scripture warns about in the last days. Together they examine: * The meaning of the abyss (abussos) in Scripture * Why demons feared being sent into the deep * Christ descending into the lower parts of the earth * The angels reserved in chains of darkness * Whether the “star” in Revelation 9 is Satan himself * The future war in heaven described in Revelation 12 * Men’s hearts failing for fear during the Tribulation * Possible connections between deception, transhumanism, and the mark of the beast * How Revelation 9 may relate to the days of Noah As the world increasingly embraces supernatural explanations apart from God, believers are reminded that discernment comes only through knowing the Word of God. The Bible has already revealed the spiritual battle taking place behind the scenes. KEY SCRIPTURES:  * Revelation 9:1–6 * Luke 8:30–33 * Romans 10:6–9 * Ephesians 4:9–10 * 1 Peter 3:18–20 * 2 Peter 2:4–5 * Jude 1:6 * Matthew 24:29–31 * Revelation 12:3–9 * Luke 21:25–28 READ THE COMPANION BLOG: The Key to the Abyss and the Coming Deception https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/post/the-key-to-the-abyss-and-the-coming-deception [https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/post/the-key-to-the-abyss-and-the-coming-deception] STUDY GUIDE AVAILABLE FOR OUR SUBSCRIBERS: Subscribe today at https://biblemysteries.supercast.com [https://biblemysteries.supercast.com] Bible Mysteries is an educational ministry podcast exposing the ancient spiritual battle in the modern world. We seek to reveal the secrets in the Scriptures that current satanic world systems are trying to suppress. Join us each week as we discuss things in the Bible the world doesn’t want you to know. UNLOCK THE BIBLE NOW & BIBLE MYSTERIES PODCAST * Visit our Website: https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/ [https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/] * Listen to our Podcast: https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/ [https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/] * Be a Premium Podcast Subscriber: https://biblemysteries.supercast.com [https://biblemysteries.supercast.com] * Support the Ministry: https://biblemysteries.supercast.com/donations/new [https://biblemysteries.supercast.com/donations/new] * Shop Bible Mysteries Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/bible-mysteries-podcast/ [https://www.bonfire.com/store/bible-mysteries-podcast/] * Contact Us: unlockthebiblenow@gmail.com [unlockthebiblenow@gmail.com] * Follow Us: https://www.youtube.com/c/BibleMysteries [https://www.youtube.com/c/BibleMysteries] * Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/utbnow [http://www.apple.com] * Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/biblemysteries/ [https://www.instagram.com/biblemysteries/] * Follow Us: https://twitter.com/biblemyspodcast [http://www.apple.com] * Follow Us: https://truthsocial.com/@biblemysteries [https://truthsocial.com/@biblemysteries] * Follow Us: https://rumble.com/c/Biblemysteriespodcast [https://rumble.com/c/Biblemysteriespodcast] Interactive church locator for those looking for a fellowship that teaches certain truths: https://rockharborchurch.net/grow-connect/church-locator/ [https://rockharborchurch.net/grow-connect/church-locator/] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Parable of the 10 Virgins: Israel, Tribulation, and the Midnight Cry

The Parable of the 10 Virgins is one of the most sobering prophetic warnings Jesus ever gave concerning His return and the kingdom of heaven. In this study, Brother Scott Mitchell examines the deeper symbolism behind the virgins, the lamps, the oil, and the midnight cry to reveal a powerful connection to Israel, the tribulation, and enduring to the end. What do the wise and foolish virgins represent? Why is the bridegroom delayed? Could the cry at midnight be connected to the Rapture and the awakening of Israel? And how does the mark of the beast relate to the foolish virgins attempting to “buy” oil? This message carefully compares Scripture with Scripture to rightly divide the Word of Truth and distinguish the gospel of the kingdom from the dispensation of the grace of God. Along the way, we examine prophecy, spiritual blindness, the role of the Holy Spirit during tribulation, and Christ’s warning about deception in the last days. Key Scriptures: Matthew 25:1–13 Matthew 24 Romans 11 Isaiah 62 Hebrews 6 Revelation 13 1 Thessalonians 4 Read the companion blog: The Parable of the 10 Virgins and the End Times Warning https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/post/the-parable-of-the-10-virgins-and-the-end-times-warning [https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/post/the-parable-of-the-10-virgins-and-the-end-times-warning] Study Guides available for our subscribers. Subscribe today at https://biblemysteries.supercast.com [https://biblemysteries.supercast.com] The Unlock the Bible Now ministry provides weekly Sunday Bible Studies to help you understand God's word and unlock the secrets found in the Bible. Unlock the Bible Now & Bible Mysteries Podcast * Visit our Website: https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/ [https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/] * Listen to our Podcast: https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/ [https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/] * Be a Premium Podcast Subscriber: https://biblemysteries.supercast.com [https://biblemysteries.supercast.com] * Support the Ministry: https://biblemysteries.supercast.com/donations/new [https://biblemysteries.supercast.com/donations/new] * Shop Bible Mysteries Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/bible-mysteries-podcast/ [https://www.bonfire.com/store/bible-mysteries-podcast/] * Contact Us: unlockthebiblenow@gmail.com [unlockthebiblenow@gmail.com] * Follow Us: https://www.youtube.com/c/BibleMysteries [https://www.youtube.com/c/BibleMysteries] * Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/utbnow [http://www.apple.com] * Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/biblemysteries/ [https://www.instagram.com/biblemysteries/] * Follow Us: https://twitter.com/biblemyspodcast [http://www.apple.com] * Follow Us: https://truthsocial.com/@biblemysteries [https://truthsocial.com/@biblemysteries] * Follow Us: https://rumble.com/c/Biblemysteriespodcast [https://rumble.com/c/Biblemysteriespodcast] Interactive church locator for those looking for a fellowship that teaches certain truths: https://rockharborchurch.net/grow-connect/church-locator/ [https://rockharborchurch.net/grow-connect/church-locator/] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mystery Mailbag – Book of Enoch, Portals, and the Ten Virgins - #20

In this latest Bible Mysteries Mailbag, Scott answers listener questions covering the Book of Enoch, spiritual portals, the parable of the ten virgins, the difference between soul and spirit, Bible preservation, and more. Listeners write in with thoughtful observations and questions sparked by recent episodes, including discussions about Aleister Crowley, Roswell, extra-biblical writings, and whether modern spiritual deception is increasing in these last days. Scott also explains why the oil in the lamps of the ten virgins represents the Holy Spirit, discusses the distinction between body, soul, and spirit, and responds to questions about Bible translations and the preservation of God’s Word. Topics covered include: * Michael Heiser’s The Unseen Realm * The Book of Enoch and why it was excluded from canon * Aleister Crowley, Roswell, and possible spiritual portals * The “orbit” discussion in Enoch * Devils Tower and ancient giant tree theories * Fallen angels and extra-biblical knowledge * The parable of the ten virgins and the oil in their lamps * The difference between body, soul, and spirit * The Lord’s Prayer and the word “trespasses” * Bible preservation and modern translation concerns * Plus encouraging listener testimonies and appreciation for the ministry, John Potts, and Sandi’s work behind the scenes. Be sure to look up… for our redemption draws near. Unlock the Bible Now & Bible Mysteries Podcast Visit our Website: https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/ Listen to our Podcast: https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/ Be a Premium Podcast Subscriber: https://biblemysteries.supercast.com Support the Ministry: https://biblemysteries.supercast.com/donations/new Shop Bible Mysteries Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/bible-mysteries-podcast/ Contact Us: unlockthebiblenow@gmail.com Follow Us: https://www.youtube.com/c/BibleMysteries Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/utbnow Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/biblemysteries/ Follow Us: https://twitter.com/biblemyspodcast Follow Us: https://truthsocial.com/@biblemysteries Follow Us: https://rumble.com/c/Biblemysteriespodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Into the Storm: UFO Disclosure and the Coming Great Deception - Interview with Sylvia McKelvey, Episode 283

In Episode 283, Scott and John welcome back Christian investigator and author Sylvia McKelvey to discuss her newest book Into the Storm: UFOs, the Paranormal, and the Unseen Battle for Planet Earth. As governments, media outlets, and global institutions increasingly normalize conversations surrounding UFO disclosure and non-human intelligence, believers must examine these developments through the lens of Scripture. Sylvia shares decades of research into UFO phenomena, paranormal encounters, occult influence, and the growing spiritual deception preparing the world for the last days. This conversation examines the connection between UFO sightings and paranormal activity, the rise of interdimensional language in modern disclosure efforts, and how ancient occult teachings continue shaping public perception today. Scott, John, and Sylvia also discuss spiritual warfare, generational oppression, alien abduction claims, transhumanism, and the possibility that the coming global deception may involve supernatural manifestations disguised as extraterrestrial contact. The Bible warns repeatedly that deception will increase in the last days. This episode challenges believers to remain spiritually discerning, grounded in Scripture, and prepared for the unseen battle unfolding around us. SCRIPTURES REFERENCED * Genesis 6 * Daniel 10 * Matthew 24:37 * 2 Corinthians 11:14 * Ephesians 6:12 * Revelation 13 * James 4:8 * Acts 19 * Philippians 2:10–11 TOPICS DISCUSSED * UFO disclosure and end times deception * Paranormal activity connected to UFO encounters * Fallen angels and interdimensional beings * Alien abduction reports and spiritual oppression * The occult roots of modern New Age beliefs * Alice Bailey and the “ascended masters” * Psychic phenomena and remote viewing * Transhumanism and genetic manipulation * The coming global deception foretold in Scripture * Spiritual warfare and deliverance through Christ GUEST INFORMATION  Guest: Sylvia McKelvey * Website: https://smckelveyahighersource.com/about/ [https://smckelveyahighersource.com/about/] * Book: Into the Storm: UFOs, the Paranormal, and the Unseen Battle for Planet Earth * https://www.amazon.com/Into-Storm-Paranormal-Unseen-Battle-ebook/dp/B0GMNSS6HV?dplnkId=5d5aa1a1-62ae-4853-820a-a0009337fe9a&nodl=1 [https://www.amazon.com/Into-Storm-Paranormal-Unseen-Battle-ebook/dp/B0GMNSS6HV?dplnkId=5d5aa1a1-62ae-4853-820a-a0009337fe9a&nodl=1] * https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/into-the-storm-sylvia-mckelvey/1149402980 READ THE COMPANION BLOG:  UFO Deception and the Unseen Spiritual War https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/post/ufo-deception-and-the-unseen-spiritual-war [https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/post/ufo-deception-and-the-unseen-spiritual-war] STUDY GUIDE AVAILABLE FOR SUBSCRIBERS:  Subscribe today at https://biblemysteries.supercast.com [https://biblemysteries.supercast.com]   UNLOCK THE BIBLE NOW & BIBLE MYSTERIES PODCAST Bible Mysteries is an educational ministry podcast exposing the ancient spiritual battle in the modern world. We seek to reveal the secrets in the Scriptures that current satanic world systems are trying to suppress. Join us each week as we discuss things in the Bible the world doesn’t want you to know. * Visit our Website: https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/ [https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/] * Listen to our Podcast: https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/ [https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/] * Be a Premium Podcast Subscriber: https://biblemysteries.supercast.com [https://biblemysteries.supercast.com] * Support the Ministry: https://biblemysteries.supercast.com/donations/new [https://biblemysteries.supercast.com/donations/new] * Shop Bible Mysteries Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/bible-mysteries-podcast/ [https://www.bonfire.com/store/bible-mysteries-podcast/] * Contact Us: unlockthebiblenow@gmail.com [unlockthebiblenow@gmail.com] * Follow Us: https://www.youtube.com/c/BibleMysteries [https://www.youtube.com/c/BibleMysteries] * Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/utbnow [http://www.apple.com] * Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/biblemysteries/ [https://www.instagram.com/biblemysteries/] * Follow Us: https://twitter.com/biblemyspodcast [http://www.apple.com] * Follow Us: https://truthsocial.com/@biblemysteries [https://truthsocial.com/@biblemysteries] * Follow Us: https://rumble.com/c/Biblemysteriespodcast [https://rumble.com/c/Biblemysteriespodcast] Interactive church locator for those looking for a fellowship that teaches certain truths: https://rockharborchurch.net/grow-connect/church-locator/ [https://rockharborchurch.net/grow-connect/church-locator/]       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.