After the resurrection, something strange kept happening: people who knew Jesus didn’t recognize Him.

· Mary Magdalene saw Him and thought He was the gardener. (Luke 24:16; John 20:14–15)
· Two disciples walked with Him for miles and didn’t know it was Him. (Luke 24:13–16)

How is that possible? The Bible tells us:
“Their eyes were kept from recognizing Him.” — Luke 24:16

This was intentional, and many people miss its meaning. Jesus was revealing something powerful: He didn’t immediately reveal Himself through His appearance — He revealed Himself through truth.

“Beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning Himself.” — Luke 24:27

Then, shortly after, when He broke bread and handed it to them:
“Their eyes were opened…” — Luke 24:31

Not when they saw His face — but when they understood the Word.

This is powerful because it means recognizing Jesus is about revelation. It’s about understanding who He is through Scripture — that He is the Word.

You can be close to Him, walking with Him, hearing Him — and still not fully recognize Him until your eyes are opened.

And when they are, everything changes.
“Were not our hearts burning within us… while He opened to us the Scriptures?” — Luke 24:32

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” — John 1:1

“And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison” (Mark 6:27).

John the Baptist stood before Herod—a man who admired him, heard him gladly, and even tried to live better because of him. Yet the moment John publicly exposed Herod’s sin, the ruler’s admiration crumbled. Not because Herod wanted John dead, but because he feared public shame more than he feared God. He cared more about his reputation at a birthday feast than about the righteous man in his dungeon.

Today, certain leaders in authority—whether in government, organizations, or institutions—do not mind private counsel. They will listen, nod, and even respect you behind closed doors. But the moment you publicly name the compromise, the injustice, the abuse of power, or the moral failure? The dungeon doors swing shut. They may not send an executioner with a sword, but they will send one with silence, demotion, exile, or character assassination. They will trade your head for the applause of their inner circle.

John was only 31 or 32 years old. His life was cut short not because he was wrong, but because he was right—publicly.

Do not be naïve: public truth-telling carries a price. But do not be silent. For the same God who counted John’s head as precious counts yours as well. And in the end, Herod’s feast crumbles to dust, but the voice crying in the wilderness still echoes into eternity.

Speak the truth. Even if the dungeon awaits. Even if the executioner comes. Your head is safe in the hands of the One who holds the crown of life.

“God calls people to worship him with their obedience, and instead they try to fob him off with their religion.” — John Hercus

Jesus, quoting an Old Testament prophet, states in Matthew 15:8: “This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.”

If our worship is only from our lips and not from our heart, then we are not really worshiping the Lord; we are merely going through the motions.

If we have not conducted ourselves in a godly lifestyle while at the market or at the workplace, and then we come to church and go through motions that appear to others as honoring Christ, we are wasting our time and failing to show true worship.

Most people misread Galatians 5:17 entirely. They think it means: “You want to do good… but your flesh keeps stopping you… so you just can’t.”

That’s not what Paul is saying. Not even close.

Here’s the verse: “For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want.” (Galatians 5:17)

But in the Greek, it doesn’t say “good things” or “bad things.” It simply says: “the things you desire.”

Here’s what Paul is actually revealing: Before Christ, you could sin freely—no internal resistance. But now, two opposing desires live inside you:

1. The flesh pulling one way
2. The Spirit pulling the other

So after being born again, you can’t just live by impulse anymore. The Spirit in you actively opposes anything that’s not from God.

This isn’t a verse about failure—it’s a verse about transformation. And don’t miss the verse right before it:

Galatians 5:16 “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not fulfill the lust of the flesh.”

That’s a promise.

You are not a powerless Christian stuck in a cycle of “trying to do good but failing.” You are a Spirit-filled believer with the power to walk in victory. Because the Holy Spirit lives in you, you don’t have to obey the flesh anymore.

Don't mistake the fierceness of the attack of Satan on you for a sign of God's absence—it's actually proof of your upcoming impact.

Satan wouldn't be wasting his strongest arrows on you if you weren't destined to accomplish great things for God. Thieves don't risk breaking into empty homes; they target houses with valuable treasure worth stealing.

As Scripture says, "For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do" (Ephesians 2:10).

The enemy knows what God has planned through you—that's why he's fighting you so hard.

Remember Joseph: before he ever governed Egypt, he endured the pit, Potiphar's house, and the prison. Every attack was preparation for the palace.

So take courage: "No weapon forged against you will prevail" (Isaiah 54:17).

The intensity of your trial is directly proportional to the magnitude of your assignment.

You are not being attacked because you're a problem—you're being attacked because your future obedience poses a threat to the enemy's kingdom. Keep going.

Your greatest accomplishments for God are just ahead.

A truly disgraceful act. Report from Citi 97.3 FM, in Ghana, indicates that a pastor, Richmond Akwasi Frimpong of Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, is in custody for allegedly attempting to bury a five-month-old baby alive in the Atwima Mponua District. This is beyond heartbreaking.

While this is still an allegation, the truth is that many hide under the cloak of ministry doing horrible things, and because they are not caught, they walk around acting genuine.

Scripture is clear: “By their fruits you shall know them” (Matthew 7:16). These are not fruits of the Spirit—they are fruits of darkness.

If God has not called you, please, don’t call yourself. Stop using the altar as a cover for evil.

All the apostles were disciples, but not all disciples were apostles. The word "disciple" means "learner" and is applied to all followers of Jesus Christ.

The word "apostle" means "one sent forth on a mission" or "a missionary."

Most people think it refers to a senior minister of the Lord, but that is not the case.

Jesus knew that He needed trained workers to carry on His ministry and work. These apostles were to be fellow laborers with Him in founding His church and in evangelizing the world.

Why were twelve chosen?

Twelve was God’s governmental number. This number indicated that Jesus was about to establish the Kingdom of God.

Just as there were twelve sons of Jacob who became the founders of the nation of Israel, so the twelve apostles were to become the founders of the church.

At His most vulnerable moment—standing before accusers who had already decided His fate—Jesus heard His own words turned into weapons. He had said, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up” (John 2:19).

But His enemies twisted it. Mark records them saying He claimed, “I will destroy” (Mark 14:58). Matthew says, “I can destroy” (Matthew 26:61).

He never said either. They changed a verb to turn a promise of resurrection into a threat of violence.

You and I live with wounds. Some are fresh, some are scarred over. But here is the hard truth: your words can be twisted by others to serve their goals.

A confession you made in trust becomes leverage. A moment of anger becomes proof of your character. A vulnerable word, stripped of its context, is re-quoted to destroy you.

That is why we must be measured in our words—not because we are afraid, but because we are wise.

When you speak with precision and restraint, you leave less room for others to twist your pain into their plot.

Jesus, even in His agony, did not lash out with careless speech. He knew what they would try to do. And He still entrusted Himself to the Father.

So today: guard your tongue, not out of fear of man, but out of love for truth. Your wounds are real. But don’t hand others the knife to cut deeper with your own words. Speak what is necessary, speak what is kind, and leave the twisting to those who twist—you belong to the One who straightens all things.

First Cleansing: - John 2:13-22
Second Cleansing: - Matt 21:12-13

Jesus cleansed the Temple two times during His ministry. The first time is recorded by John's gospel and took place at the beginning of His ministry.

The second time is recorded in each other synoptic gospels and took place near the end of His ministry, the day after His triumphal entry.

There seemed to be a divine purpose in these two incidents taking place at the beginning and end of His ministry.

In the first cleansing Jesus was able to proclaim His true authority and to announce His identity as the Messiah. He also was able to announce and clearly show that He would not compromise with evil.

By the cleansing of the Temple He earned the bitter hatred of Annas and Caiaphas. The second cleansing announced the end of His ministry by bringing about His arrest and trial. About a month before the Passover the moneychangers would open their booths.

Each Jew had to pay the Temple Tribute of the half-shekel. When the pilgrims began to arrive in Jerusalem, the moneychangers would move within the Temple. They generally charged about twelve percent for the exchange of Jewish coins for the various foreign coins. The annual revenue of the Temple from this source was about seventy-five thousand pounds.

Under Annas, the ex-High Priest, a market was established in the Temple for the sale of sheep, oxen, doves and pigeons. These animals had to be inspected by examiners who charged
exorbitant fees.

Sometimes a lamb or dove was sold for five or six times its value. The whole business was a system of graft and was a terrible desecration to the Temple.

When Jesus looked upon this awful desecration, He was filled with righteous and wrathful indignation. He takes a few pieces of cord and weaves and plaits them into a whip. He drove out the sheep and oxen from the Temple court. Then quick as a flash he overthrew the tables of the moneychangers.

When we understand the anger and opposition that was stirred up, we can see the tremendous miracle that took place. This was a supernatural act. There was something about the appearance of Jesus that caused the whole crowd to be afraid of Him.

From the natural side we might remember that this was a very popular act for the people hated these markets and would
approve and applaud what was done. Undoubtedly it caught the moneychangers by surprise
and they did not have time to organize opposition.

It is to be expected that this act would soon be challenged. His enemies were careful not to antagonize the public.

They come to Him with cunning trying to set a trap for Him. "What sign shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things?" In other words they asked for the badge of His authority.

Jesus did not walk into the trap but answered, "Destroy this temple, and
in three days, I will raise it up." Jesus referred to His own body for He knew that the hatred He had stirred up by this act would cost Him his life.

At His trial His enemies changed His words and quoted Him as saying, "I will destroy" (Mark 14:58) and "I can destroy" (Matthew 26:61).

Jesus did not say this; He said, "You destroy this temple…"

In the application there are a few lessons that we may learn from this incident in our Lord's ministry:

1. Our bodies are the temples of the Holy Ghost and must never be desecrated. Christ's attitude will be the same towards the person who desecrates his body as His attitude was towards those who desecrate the Temple.

2. A definite stand must always be taken against sin. There can be no compromise.

3. If we are filled with the Holy Ghost, our reaction to sin and corruption in the professing church should be the same as Christ's

Brothers, consider this: When Adam was alone in a perfect garden—no sin, no shame, no distraction—God did not give him a friend. He did not give him a church, a small group, or a ministry. He gave him a wife.

Proverbs 18:22 says, “He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.”

Notice the words carefully. “A wife” — not just a partner, not a live-in companion. A covenant companion. God’s design from the beginning was one man, one woman, joined for life.

Second, “a good thing” — the Hebrew word means treasure. Something precious, beneficial, worth seeking. A godly wife is not a burden or an afterthought. She is hidden wealth that enriches every part of your life.

Third, “obtains favor from the Lord” — not just human happiness, but divine approval. When a man pursues and honours a wife, he aligns himself with God’s creative order, and heaven smiles on his life.

So don’t settle for less. Don’t let fear, convenience, or the world’s cheap substitutes rob you of God’s best. Seek a wife. Treasure her. And watch how the Lord pours out His favour on the man who honors His design.

Stop Talking to Your Friends About Your Marriage Problems

Not every issue in your marriage needs an outside audience. Marriage conversations belong behind closed doors. Gossiping your partner is slandering yourself and shaming your marriage.

Some of your friends may mean well, but they only hear one side. They defend you. They take sides. They remember offenses you later forgive. Now you move on, but they don’t forget.

Every complaint you share builds a negative image of your spouse. Slowly, respect erodes. Support turns into bias. Advice becomes poison. What should heal your marriage begins to harm it.

Instead, talk to your spouse. Have hard conversations. Listen. Apologize. Forgive. Build trust privately. If needed, seek wise counsel from neutral professionals who protect your privacy.

Strong marriages are built in private. Not in group chats. Not over coffee gossip. Guard your story. Speak well of your partner. Solve problems together. Don’t subject your partner to ridicule.

Have you ever wondered, is this just my emotions, are these just my thoughts, or is this the voice of the Holy Spirit? Many Christians feel confused by that question.

On one hand, they don’t want to just act out on their every impulse or thought, thinking it’s the Holy Spirit when it’s not. On the other hand, they don’t want to ignore the Holy Spirit if He is, in fact, speaking to them.

While there are many keys to removing distraction and quieting your mind (keys that make it easier to recognize the Holy Spirit’s voice among the noise), there’s one key in particular that I think is especially helpful. At first, it won’t sound spiritual, but it’s one of the most spiritual things you can do.

Quieting Your Mind

You see, many believers struggle with what I call religious OCD. They live under the constant torment of wondering if they missed God. They feel guilty for ignoring some of the thoughts that rush through their mind, feeling condemned because they might have missed a divine command. 

If that’s you, you’ll find this especially helpful. Here’s that key: relax.

Trusting God’s Ability To Get Through To You

Here’s what Scripture says:
“Suddenly the Lord called out, ‘Samuel!’ ‘Yes?’ Samuel replied. ‘What is it?’ He got up and ran to Eli. ‘Here I am. Did you call me?’ ‘I didn’t call you,’ Eli replied. ‘Go back to bed.’ So he did. Then the Lord called out again, ‘Samuel!’ Again, Samuel got up and went to Eli. ‘Here I am. Did you call me?’ ‘I didn’t call you, my son,’ Eli said. ‘Go back to bed.’ Samuel did not yet know the Lord because he had never had a message from the Lord before. So the Lord called a third time, and once more Samuel got up and went to Eli. ‘Here I am. Did you call me?’” - 1 Samuel 3:4–8 (NLT)

Notice that the Holy Spirit was speaking to Samuel repeatedly. Even though Samuel didn’t know it, the Holy Spirit was trying to get his attention. The Spirit at that moment in the text had spoken three times until Samuel went back and finally recognized that it was him. 

Here’s an important takeaway: there’s a difference between resisting while knowing God is speaking to you and not knowing whether or not God is speaking to you. God is gracious and understands our human frailties. 
But we can rest in this: God knows how to get through to us.

Trust not in your ability to hear the Holy Spirit but in the Holy Spirit’s ability to make Himself heard.

The Holy Spirit Speaks in Split Seconds

Here’s something I’ve learned about the voice of the Holy Spirit: He often speaks in split seconds. That is, He speaks to you right in the very moment that you’re tempted to give in to an ungodly impulse.

Often, as you look back on moments of your life, you’ll recognize that the Holy Spirit was trying to get your attention. The key is to be attentive to His voice in the moment.

“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.’” - Isaiah 30:21 (NIV)

For example, in a moment of anger, right as you’re about to speak something cruel, the Holy Spirit brings swift correction. And there’s a split second to decide whether you’ll listen to your impulse or the voice of the Holy Spirit.

You may be moments away from searching for something online you know you shouldn’t be watching, seconds away from sending a text or a post, on the verge of skipping prayer and the Word, or contemplating disobeying an instruction from the Holy Spirit. 

These moments matter. Pay attention. Slow down. Don’t miss when the Holy Spirit speaks in split seconds. 

One Flesh, One Fight, One Future.

Read this before you say “I do.”

“For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh” (Ephesians 5:31).

Listen closely: When God says “one,” He means one side.

Too many spouses live like two independent contractors sharing a house. But marriage isn’t a merger of convenience—it’s a fusion of calling. You are no longer two people with separate agendas. You are one force, one front, one family moving in the same direction.

This truth cuts straight to your ministry life.

If you are a pastor’s spouse, you didn’t just marry a minister—you became part of a ministry. Your role is not to watch from the sidelines. You are called to support your spouse’s work wholeheartedly—not reluctantly, not conditionally, not from a distance while you coil up in your own comfort. Your home is not an escape from ministry; it is the launchpad for it.

Never should you expect your spouse to carry their calling alone while you stay curled in ease, detached from their labour. That is not oneness. That is division dressed up as domesticity.

Consider this: Wanting to attend a different denomination than your spouse—separating yourself on a Sunday—is not a small preference. It is a fracture in the picture of one flesh. How can you be one at the altar but divided in the pew? How can you claim to support their ministry while you sit under another roof?

If you have not yet understood that “the two shall become one” means your loyalties, your labour, and your place of worship must align, then you have misunderstood the very heart of God for your marriage.

So realign today. See yourself as your spouse’s teammate, not their observer. Their ministry is yours to uphold. Their side is your side. Because in God’s eyes, there is only one side.

Stand together. Serve together. Become what you already are: one.

(Lam 3:22-23) It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is your faithfulness.

The Woman with the Issue of Blood

For 12 years, a woman suffered from bleeding and spent everything on doctors with no cure. She believed that if she could just touch Jesus’ garment, she would be healed—and instantly, she was!
Lesson:
Faith in Jesus brings healing and restoration.
Bible Verse:
"Daughter, your faith has healed you." — Mark 5:34

Bring your situation to Jesus, nothing is impossible for Him.

#HealingFaith #JesusHeals #KeepBelieving #FaithWorks

To be troubled is to be in problem, to be worried or bothered about something. It is also to be in difficult or dangerous situation.

Job says that: “Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble” Job 14:1

The preacher stating on what man had of all his labour on earth said that they are vexation of his heart, sorrows, painful-grief and restlessness, see Eccle. 2:22-23.

Troubles had become the part of man from the time of fall until now. It wasn’t the plan of God from creation, but it was what sin brought to us when our Patriarchs and Matriarchs, Adam and Eve sinned against the Lord. That is to say, there is no trouble without cause.

One reason why men experience troubles is that WE HAVE FAITH TO DEFEND AND OUR FAITH MUST BE TRIED IN ORDER TO PROVE OUR FAITHFULNESS TO GOD – Job 1:6-22, Job 2:1-10, James 1:2-4

“There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and SAT ON IT… ‘He is not here; He has risen.’”-Matthew 28:2–6:

Matthew is the only Gospel that explicitly mentions the angel sitting on the stone. The stone wasn’t rolled away to let Jesus out—
He was already risen. The stone was rolled away to let witnesses in.

The angel sitting on it is like a divine statement:
• The grave is defeated
• Death has lost its authority
• What was sealed by man is undone by God

Sitting in the Bible often represents rest, completion, and authority. This was a declaration of complete victory!

That stone had been:
• Sealed by Roman authority
• Guarded by soldiers
• Meant to keep the body hidden

But now? An angel is casually sitting on it.

This is heaven mocking the power of man.

It echoes passages like Psalm 2:4 which says “He who sits in the heavens laughs…” No government, seal, or system can stop what God has decreed.

In ancient imagery, placing yourself on top of something symbolized:
• Victory
• Dominion
• Conquest

Kings would put their feet on defeated enemies (Joshua 10:24). Here, the angel sitting on the stone is a visual of death itself being subdued.

Scripture says that the guards shook with fear and became like dead men, and the women were told, “Do not be afraid” and then ran to share the Good News.

Both encountered the tomb and the angel. But they had different responses. Why?

Because the stone means two opposite things:
For the world: terror (authority overturned)
For believers: hope (death defeated)

What once testified of death, now testified of LIFE!

When Jesus died, Scripture tells us something extraordinary happened:
“And behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.” (Matthew 27:51)

That veil wasn’t decorative. It was a massive, thick curtain that separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place—the place where God’s presence dwelled. Only the high priest could enter, and only once a year, and only with blood.

Then Jesus died and the veil tore. Not from bottom to top—as if torn by human hands—but from top to bottom, showing that God Himself initiated it.

This was a prophetic sign declaring that the separation between God and man was finished. No more priests standing in the gap. No more repeated sacrifices. No more distance.

The torn veil preached the good news that because Jesus’ sacrifice was complete, access to God was now open.

What once required blood, rituals, and mediation was fulfilled in a single moment through Christ. The way into God’s presence was no longer restricted—it was restored.

So when the veil tore, heaven was making an announcement:
The barrier is gone.
The price is paid.
Come boldly.

You don’t have to rely on someone else’s prayers or mediation. You can go straight to God yourself. Jesus made the way once and for all.

Most people think crucified simply means executed. But in Scripture, crucifixion was not just death — it was public shame, curse, and substitution.

In Galatians 3:13, it says:
“Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us…”
Crucifixion was reserved for the lowest criminals. It was designed to humiliate, expose, and strip someone of dignity.

It wasn’t just painful.
It was disgraceful.

That’s why Hebrews 12:2 says Jesus:
“endured the cross, despising the shame.”

The cross was not just physical suffering. It was the weight of sin, accusation, and curse placed on Him publicly. But here’s what changed everything:
He wasn’t just crucified.
He was crucified for us.

In Isaiah 53:5:
“He was pierced for our transgressions… the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him.”

The cross was substitution.
Our sin.
Our shame.
Our curse.
Placed on Him.
So crucified does not simply mean killed.

It means:
He took what was ours so we could receive what is His. And that’s why Easter isn’t just about a cross. It’s about an exchange.

When we hear salvation, we often think of:
• Going to heaven when we die
• Praying a one-time prayer
• Being forgiven and “getting right with God”

But the Greek word σωτηρία (sōtēria) is much more powerful! Sōtēria is more than a future promise — it’s an active rescue.

• It means deliverance, preservation, safety, and wholeness.
• It carries the idea of being rescued from real danger.
• It implies restoration — being made whole, not just forgiven.

Salvation isn’t just about escaping hell someday. It’s about being rescued from sin’s power, restored to relationship with God, and made whole from the inside out.

The name Jesus itself comes from Yeshua — “The Lord saves.” Salvation is who He is. It’s a complete rescue plan—spirit, soul, and body.

When we TRULY understand salvation, it’s not just a ticket to heaven.
It’s deliverance.
It’s freedom.
It’s healing.
It’s restoration.
It’s the powerful, ongoing rescue of God in your life — right now.

What Most People Miss About When Jesus Said “It is Finished “

When Jesus said, “It is finished” (John 19:30), most people read it like a final breath — like He was saying, “My life is over.”

But the word He used was tetelestai (τετέλεσται).
It doesn’t mean defeated.
It doesn’t mean exhausted.
It doesn’t mean “I tried.”

It means:
Paid in full.
Completed.
Accomplished.
Brought to its intended goal.

Tetelestai was a business term written across a bill when a debt had been completely paid. It was also used when a servant completed a task given by his master — mission accomplished.
Jesus wasn’t announcing the end of His life.
He was announcing the completion of His mission.

Everything the Law required.
Every prophecy concerning Messiah.
Every debt of sin.
Every demand of justice.
Paid. In. Full.

That’s why Colossians 2:14 says He “canceled the record of debt that stood against us… nailing it to the cross.” The cross was not a tragedy. It was a transaction.

“It is finished” means the work necessary for your salvation is not still in progress.
It has been completed.

You don’t fight for victory.
You fight from it.

You don’t strive to earn forgiveness.
You live from what was already secured.

Tetelestai.
Nothing lacking.
Nothing owed.
Nothing left unpaid.

When we hear the word fellowship, we often think of:
• Christian friendships
• Hanging out after church
• Food and conversation

But the New Testament word for fellowship is koinōnia (κοινωνία) — and it means much more than social connection. Koinōnia means participation, partnership, sharing in, and spiritual union.

It’s not just being together.
It’s having a shared life. In Acts 2:42, it says: “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship…”

That word “fellowship” is koinōnia.
They weren’t just spending time together. They were sharing their lives, their resources, their faith, and their mission.

In 1 Corinthians 10:16:
“The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ?”

That word “communion” is koinōnia. It means participation in Christ Himself. And in Philippians 3:10: “…the fellowship of His sufferings…”

That doesn’t mean observing.
It means sharing in.
Koinōnia is not social.
It’s spiritual union.
It’s partnership with:
• The Holy Spirit
• The body of Christ
• The mission of the gospel

Fellowship is not just being around believers. It’s sharing the same life.

When Jesus flipped tables in the temple, it wasn’t random anger. It was intentional. The key is that it happened during Passover.

“He found in the temple those who were selling… and He drove them all out.” — John 2:14–15

Every Jewish household, before Passover, was required to remove leaven from their home. Children were active helpers in this activity.
“Remove the leaven out of your houses…” — Exodus 12:15

Leaven represented sin, corruption, and impurity. Before the lamb was eaten, the house had to be clean. Now think about what Jesus did. He entered His Father’s house (the temple), and found corruption.

So He cleansed it.

“Take these things away; do not make My Father’s house a house of trade.” — John 2:16

This was prophetic preparation. Just as homes were cleansed before Passover, so the Son of God cleansed His Father’s house before the Lamb of God would be sacrificed.

Jesus wasn’t losing control. He was revealing something. The true Passover was about to happen. And the house of God had to be purified.

Not just outwardly…But inwardly.

My question is:
Have you removed the leaven…or just learned to live with it?