 The Spiritual Reality Behind The Feast of Unleavened Bread
Summary
During the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the home was cleared from all traces of leaven. What is the issue with leaven? It is a fermenting substance; a turbulent form of bacterium that is permeating and pervasive in nature. It spreads like a cancer or virus, contaminating, polluting and corrupting what it touches. It therefore, is used as a metaphor for sin. As it spreads, it compromises and destroys what is good and otherwise pure.
As we walk in this life, we are continuously bombarded with messages of this world that may seem good. The majority of them, however, are rooted in the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. They look good on the outside—but are not rooted in God’s truth or life of His Spirit—and therefore, cannot bear the life, wisdom or fruit of His Spirit, and produce God’s real peace and joy.
God wants us to eat of the tree of life! He wants us to discern between what is of Him and what is of the world. He wants to bring us from confusion to clarity. That is accomplished by seeking God’s wisdom and peace through His Word and Spirit; and comes from receiving the true light of the world—Messiah .
Messiah’s sacrifice, therefore, not only released you from the burdens of the effects of sin, but accomplished what the Law of Moses could never permanently do: legally clear you of all possible charges of sin, removing all possible effects of guilt, condemnation and confusion found under the law of sin and death!
His last words proclaimed on the cross were, "It is finished!" (John 19:30) Paul, therefore, endeavored to clear the disciples’ conscience from all traces of guilt proclaiming, “Therefore, there is no longer any condemnation awaiting those who are in union with the Messiah Yeshua. 2 Why? Because the Torah of the Spirit, which produces this life in union with Messiah Yeshua, has set me free from the “Torah” of sin and death.” (Romans 8:1-3 JNT)
Free from guilt and condemnation, the believer can receive Messiah’s mercy and truth. By receiving His mercy and truth, you walk with a new mindset and perspective on life—God’s perspective! Such a mindset sets things clear to you so you see with God’s kind of open vision. Truly, His open vision enables you to walk in the light of His wisdom and truth.
Life Application Questions
Have you allowed Messiah to clear all the charges of guilt and condemnation from your conscience? Are there areas where you still come under guilt and condemnation? Have you received the full mercy of Messiah? Do you extend mercy to others—even those with whom you have difficulty? How about those who scorn, use, or mock you?
Do you judge anybody? Do you hold anybody in low esteem? Are you quick to condemn those who do you wrong?" This is a more critical issue than most of us like to believe. As Scripture says, “For if you forgive others their offenses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you; 15 but if you do not forgive others their offenses, your heavenly Father will not forgive yours.” (Matthew 6:14-15 JNT)
Scripture References
Romans 8:1-3; Colossians 2:13-15; Matthew 6:14-15; Mark 11:25; Luke 17:3-4; 23:34; 1 John 1:9
Book References
Faith and Fables: p. 18-21; 55-59; 82; 139-141; 164-165; 178-180
Sons and Servants: p. 9-11; 74-46; 80-81
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