Why does God use symbols of leaven and unleavened bread? Because they were the symbols chosen by competing Kingdoms. While both types of bread began with the same ingredients, their end product has no qualities or traits in common. Each type of bread symbolizes a culture, with a religion, dynamic leadership and supportive citizens. One is popular, tasty, and short-lived. The other provides life, truth and is endures indefinitely.

John Elliott

Elder, United Church of God

John Elliott is a retired pastor of congregations in Canada, the United States, East Africa and served as a member of the Council of Elders.