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Luke 13:21 Β· KJV

"It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened."

King James Version

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Passage Context

19It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it.
20And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God?
21It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.
22And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem.
23Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,

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Reflection Questions

1

How does this metaphor of leaven resonate with your understanding of faith?

2

What does it mean for you to be a catalyst for change in your community?

3

When have you seen small actions lead to significant transformations?

Life Application

faith

Recognize that small acts of faith can lead to significant changes in your life and others.

community

Look for ways to influence your community positively, even in small ways.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

The parable of leaven illustrates how the kingdom of God starts small but grows and transforms the whole, reflecting Jesus' teachings on the nature of his kingdom.

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