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In association with and following the Passover, is the feast of unleavened bread. Lev. 23:6 It was celebrated for seven days, beginning with the fifteenth day of the month. The first and the last days were Sabbath days or holy convocations. Lev. 23:7-8 Leaven is a type of sin. A little leaven, leavens the whole loaf. During this period of time there was to be no leaven found anywhere in their houses. It was a time of complete separation. Paul urged the Corinthians to purge out the old leaven and become a new loaf. He encouraged them to walk in the fullness of the new life, the consecrated life which is found in the Lord Jesus. He identified the old leaven as being manifest in mankind as malice and wickedness. To be free from the old leaven is to enjoy the new life in sincerity and truth. 1 Cor. 5:6-8 As certain as the Passover has it’s fulfillment in the redemption of those who become the body of Christ. So, the feast of unleavened bread will be seen in the life of the believer as a life of dedication and holiness.
Along with the moving of the Spirit of the Lord, there are not only physical manifestations but there is always a turning to righteousness and holiness.
The people brought up out of Egypt by the Lord were far from being a spiritual nation. Nevertheless, in His promise of deliverance to them we find this divine requirement, “be holy, for I am holy.” Lev. 11:45 Mind you, this was made to the people whom the Lord later on refused to take them into the promised land because of their unbelief. If the call to be holy went out to them, how much more so is that same voice heard with the same message.
It is a call from eternity, before the foundation of the world, His purpose in calling a people unto Himself was that those who respond to His will would be holy and without blame in His sight. Eph. 1:4 So, we find that the same voice with the same message is to be hear in the church age as was well as to them. His purity, His righteousness, His holiness is the high calling of the Lord in Christ Jesus. It is notable that Peter was definitely connecting holiness to a manner of life. Something that is lived and seen by others who associate with those who truly desire to be like the Lord Jesus. He is our example. Therefore we are to fashion or conform our conduct according to His will and purpose. 1 Peter 1:14-16 We are living in the age where the prophecy of the Apostle Paul will be consummated. The Lord Jesus will have a perfect Bride. She will cleanse herself by the washing of the Word.
No spot, no wrinkle or blemish will be found in her. Eph. 5:26-27 Impossible? Don’t miss this glorious last day event. ‘Tis a glorious church.