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In this segment, Steve Gregg delves into the significance of Mark 8 and the concept of leaven in the Bible. He emphasizes the importance of having spiritual discernment and not becoming hardened to the truth. Further, he highlights how Jesus uses the analogy of leaven in both negative and positive ways in his teachings. Finally, he draws attention to the dangers of excessive traditionalism as demonstrated by the Pharisees.
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In this talk, Steve Gregg discusses the topic of signs, leaven, and Peter's confession, drawing from various passages in the Bible. He touches on the
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