“A little leaven leavens the whole lump.” (Galatians 5:9) “A little leaven leavens the whole lump” illustrates the viral nature of sin and false teaching as well as the permeating power of grace and the kingdom of God. “A little leaven leavens the whole lump.” (Galatians 5:9)

A LITTLE LEAVEN Only a very small amount of leavening is required to have its effect!

A LITTLE LEAVEN Ingredients for Multigrain Bread 1 cup tepid water 1 tsp. granulated sugar 1-1/2 tsp. sea salt or kosher salt 2-1/2 cups, plus 2 to 3 Tbs. bread flour 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour 3 Tbs. hulled pumpkin seeds 2 Tbs. hulled sunflower seeds 2 Tbs. millet 2 Tbs. flax seeds 1-1/2 Tbs. poppy seeds 1/2 tsp. active dry yeast By David Lebovitz, FineCooking.com

A LITTLE LEAVEN Only a very small amount of leavening is required to have its full effect! The N.T. uses the term “leaven” figuratively referring to influence -- usually negative (i.e. corrupting, perverting)

A LITTLE LEAVEN Leavening of Worldliness (1 Corinthians 5; 15:33-34) Leavening of Doctrine (Matthew 16:6-12; Gal. 5:4-9; 2 Timothy 2:16-18) Leavening of Malice, Discontent, and Bitterness (1 Cor. 5:8; Hebrews 12:14-15; James 5:9; 3:13-18; Gal. 5:13-15, 26)

A LITTLE LEAVEN Leavening of Grace leading to Thanksgiving (2 Corinthians 4:15; Romans 5:20) Leavening of the Kingdom (Matthew 13:33; Luke 17:20-21)