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How do we know the significance of leaven in the loaves presented at Pentecost?

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Leaven usually represents sin, yet in the Pentecost offering, leavened loaves symbolize God's people, who, though imperfect, are accepted because of Christ.

In scripture, leaven often symbolizes sin and corruption. However, in the context of the Feast of Pentecost, the two loaves of bread baked with leaven represent God's elect people. This imagery serves to remind us that while believers are indeed sinners, they are accepted by God not on the basis of their own merit but because of the perfect sacrifice of Christ. The leaven signifies the ongoing presence of sin in believers' lives, yet these loaves are accepted by God as a sweet savor because they are presented with the sacrifice of two perfect lambs, pointing to our acceptance through Jesus Christ's righteousness.
Scripture References: Leviticus 23:17, Matthew 13:33

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