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Maranatha Bible Church

Chicago

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Exodus 12 (Part 2) Bible Study (The Passover) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Pastor Daniel Batarseh|Monday, January 22, 2018

Scripture References

Exodus 12:14-20Leviticus 23Ezekiel 45:21Matthew 26:17Luke 22:1-7Exodus 13:8Deuteronomy 16:31 Corinthians 5:6-8Galatians 5:9Mark 7:20-23

Sermon Summary

Pastor Daniel Batarseh explores the Feast of Unleavened Bread, highlighting its inseparable link to the Passover. This study reveals how removing leaven points to Christ’s sinless nature and calls believers to a life of holiness.

Key Takeaways

1Justification and sanctification are inseparable; you cannot claim the blood of the Lamb without also seeking to remove the leaven of sin.
2Leaven represents the infectious nature of sin, hypocrisy, and false doctrine that must be purged from the believer's life and the church.
3Jesus is the true Unleavened Bread, meaning He is perfectly sinless, truthful, and reliable.
4The way to overcome an appetite for sin is to daily feast upon the Bread of Life through communion with Christ and His Word.
5The number seven in the feast represents completeness, indicating that our pursuit of holiness is a lifelong, daily commitment.

Discussion Questions

Use these questions for small group discussion or personal reflection.

1Why do you think the Bible uses leaven as a metaphor for sin? What characteristics of yeast make this a powerful illustration?
2Pastor Daniel stated that 'justification and sanctification are inseparable.' How does this contrast with modern ideas of 'easy believism'?
3In 1 Corinthians 5, Paul tells the church to 'cleanse out the old leaven.' How should a healthy church practically approach the issue of unrepentant sin today?
4What does it mean to you personally to 'eat of the Bread of Life' daily? What are the practical obstacles to doing this?
5How does remembering where God brought you from (your 'Egypt') help maintain humility and thankfulness in your walk with Christ?
6Which type of 'leaven' (general sin, hypocrisy, or false teaching) do you find most subtle and dangerous in the life of a believer?

Application Points

Practical ways to apply this message to your life.

Identify 'leaven' in your life—specific areas of sin or hypocrisy—and take immediate steps to remove them ('clean house').
Replace sinful habits with the 'unleavened bread of sincerity and truth' by being honest about your struggles and walking in integrity.
Commit to a daily 'diet' of Scripture and prayer to satisfy your spiritual hunger with Christ rather than the world.
Examine your heart for pride, remembering that sin 'puffs up' while the gospel humbles us through God's grace.
Support the purity of your local church by refusing to tolerate false teaching or unrepentant sin in the community.

Personal Reflection

Take time to quietly reflect on these prompts.

How is the Holy Spirit speaking to me through this message?

What areas of my life need to change in light of this teaching?

Who can I share this truth with this week?

What is one specific action I will take as a result of this sermon?

Prayer Points

Thank God for His Word and the truths revealed in this message.
Pray for understanding and wisdom to apply what you've learned.
Ask the Holy Spirit to help you live out these truths in your daily life.
Pray for others who heard this message, that they too would be transformed.

Notes

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