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The Unleavened Bread of Perfection
CGG Weekly by Clyde FinkleaDuring the Feast of Unleavened Bread, while keeping leaven out is important, our primary focus should be on eating unleavened bread. Scripture repeatedly commands us to eat unleavened bread for seven days, as seen in various passages such as Exodus 13:6-7, 23:15, 34:18, Leviticus 23:6, Numbers 28:17, Deuteronomy 16:8, and Ezekiel 45:21. Eating unleavened bread symbolizes becoming unleavened, purified, and perfected. It reminds us that we are to be fashioned into the likeness of Jesus Christ, transformed from our human nature into the divine nature of God, which is love. This focus on eating unleavened bread during the feast represents striving for perfection, as the number seven in Scripture symbolizes perfection. The ultimate goal is to be perfected in love, mirroring the nature of God, so that in the resurrection, we will be like Him, no longer able to sin because we will embody perfect love. This is the essence of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, emphasizing the symbolic act of eating unleavened bread as a representation of the perfect Unleavened Bread of Life from heaven, Jesus Christ.
Deliverance and Unleavened Bread
CGG Weekly by John ReissIn a few weeks, members of the church of God will be observing the Feast of Unleavened Bread, a springtime festival that memorializes the redemption and exodus of the children of Israel from Egyptian slavery. God commands in Exodus 13:3, 8-9 to keep this feast as a memorial of His deliverance of them from the Egyptians. The Bible's first mention of unleavened bread, matzah, appears in Genesis 19:3, where Lot in Sodom serves his angelic guests a meal including unleavened bread, associating it with his divine deliverance from corruption. In Exodus 12:17-18, God instructs the Israelites to observe the Feast of Unleavened Bread, for on that day He brought them out of Egypt, commanding them to eat unleavened bread from the fourteenth to the twenty-first day of the first month, with no leavening found in their houses for seven days. This observance ties unleavened bread to God's act of deliverance, as seen when He brought the children of Israel out of Egypt on that very day, as noted in Exodus 12:50-51.
Unleavened Bread Basics
Sermon by David C. GrabbeThe 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.
Jesus in the Feasts (Part One): Unleavened Bread
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughEven though the prophetic significance of the Holy Days outlines the the plan of God, the work of Jesus Christ in each event is even more significant.
Unleavened Bread and the Holy Spirit (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Our exodus from the bondage of sin begins and ends with God. He commanded Israel to mark their escape with unleavened bread because of what He did.
Why We Observe Passover and the Days of Unleavened Bread
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe keep Unleavened Bread because of what God did to bring us out of sin (typified by Egypt). While God compels us to make choices, He is with us all the way.
Freedom and Unleavened Bread
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughChristian freedom has nothing to do with location or circumstance but how we think. By imbibing on God's Word, we will incrementally displace our carnality.
Days of Truth
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeWe must be diligence to keep ourselves free of leavening, ingesting God's truth by means of reading the Scriptures, inculcating it deeply into our character.
The Unleavened Life Is a Happy Life!
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Days of Unleavened Bread define our responsibility in God's plan to purge out habits, attitudes, and teachings that do not conform to God's way.
Our Bread of Life
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe world is confused on the timing of Christ's death and resurrection. It becomes clear by a proper understanding of the holy days, preparation days, and Sabbaths.
A Little Leaven
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughOur individual sins (committed in our thoughts, words, and behaviors) are never isolated, but sadly influence every other member of the congregation.
Why We Must Put Out Leaven
Article by Earl L. HennWhy must we put leaven out, yet we do not have to circumcise our baby boys? Is deleavening 'Old Covenant'?
How Do We Keep God's Festivals?
'Ready Answer' by Richard T. RitenbaughHere are the foundational principles to keep in mind in observing the Feasts of God throughout the year.
Sincerity and Truth (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe have been given the priceless gift of God's Word of sincerity and truth which has the power to sanctify. We must guard it as a life preserver.
Principled Living (Part Three): Growing in Righteousness
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's law—the unleavened bread of righteousness—needs to be ingested into our minds as we purge sin, resulting in righteous thoughts, words, and deeds.
Do You Recognize This Man? (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe truer our conception of Christ, the truer our discernment will be in dealing with spiritual problems or conflicts. Modern Israel has cuddled up to sin.
God's Law in Our Mouths
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Protestant doctrine of grace is antinomian, thinking that justification is a synonym for sanctification and salvation, ruling out any need for works.
Themes of I Corinthians (Part 4)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWhile most understand the sacrificial theme of Passover, they fail to grasp actively overcoming sin, largely because of the concept of 'free' grace.
The Christian Medal of Honor
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod rewards patient and continual perseverance in good works, reflecting an inner nobility and character.