The Mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven:

The Parable of the Leaven

Leaven Evil; false doctrine (Mt 16:6, 11-12; Mk 8:15;

1 Cor 5:6-8; Gal 5:9

Woman Babylon the Great; Religious system of world

(Rev 17:1-6; daughter “Jezebel”, Rev 2:20)

Took and hid Deception hidden; lies mixed in with truth

(2 Cor 11:1-34, 13-15; Gal 1:8-9)

Three measures of meal The person and work of Christ (1 Cor 15:3-4)

Leaven spreads throughout meal Counterfeit gospel in Christendom

(Rev 2:14-15, 20-23; 3:15-19)