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Three Measures of Meal: The Hidden Leaven in the Church

32 min · 31 de may de 2026
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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.

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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.

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