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Timotheist · 06-20-2009, 09:04 AM

Luke 13 puts the parable in its context. It was stated in response to the episode of the synagogue officials opposing Jesus' healing on the sabbath.

OBW's statement that the kingdom of God being likened unto leaven must make the leaven a "positive" thing is a common interpretation among commentaries.

But in the context of the parable, "the kingdom of God" is Judaism, and by extension, Christianity. Leaven here and Paul's use in 1 Cor both refer to man's negative influence on the church.

So Lee's interpretation of this parable and the companion one about the mustard seed growing into a tree is the correct one, IMHO.

Where Lee went WAY off was assuming that, through his ministry, an "unleavened" church could be attained.

06-20-2009, 09:04 AM	#17
Timotheist Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 424	Re: The introduction of leaven Luke 13 puts the parable in its context. It was stated in response to the episode of the synagogue officials opposing Jesus' healing on the sabbath. OBW's statement that the kingdom of God being likened unto leaven must make the leaven a "positive" thing is a common interpretation among commentaries. But in the context of the parable, "the kingdom of God" is Judaism, and by extension, Christianity. Leaven here and Paul's use in 1 Cor both refer to man's negative influence on the church. So Lee's interpretation of this parable and the companion one about the mustard seed growing into a tree is the correct one, IMHO. Where Lee went WAY off was assuming that, through his ministry, an "unleavened" church could be attained.