*Since so many of our people range in terms of when they celebrate Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread, we will continue to work to help those who celebrate these High Holy Days until the 18th of April
A Time to Cleanse and Consecrate
When we talk about the Feast of Unleavened Bread, we’re not just talking about a ritual. We’re talking about a full spiritual reset. This feast is a seven-day period where we intentionally cleanse our homes and our hearts to align with the holiness that YAHUAH expects from His people. It’s more than tradition—it’s obedience, and it’s powerful.
YAHUAH gave this feast to our ancestors after the first Passover in Egypt. It wasn’t optional then, and it isn’t optional now for those who walk in covenant with Him. The Apostle Paul called us to keep it “not with the old leaven” but with sincerity and truth (1 Corinthians 5:8). That means this time calls for real effort. So how do we get ready—physically and spiritually? Let’s break it down step-by-step, using Scripture as our foundation.
(See our book, Hebrew Israelite Biblical Feast Days: What They Are And How We Celebrate Them)
Cleaning Out the Physical Leaven from Your Home
What Is Leaven According to Scripture?
In Hebrew, leaven is called “chametz.” It’s anything made from fermented grain—like bread, cakes, crackers, and anything that contains yeast, baking soda, or baking powder. Exodus 12:15 tells us:
“Seven days shall ye eat unleavened bread; even the first day ye shall put away leaven out of your houses: for whosoever eateth leavened bread from the first day until the seventh day, that soul shall be cut off from Israel.”
This isn’t a casual suggestion. It’s a commandment with consequences. And notice it says to remove it on the first day, which means we should be ready before the feast begins.
(See our book, Baptism Unto Remembrance: Sin-Atonement-Repentance)
Practical Steps for Removing Leaven
Here’s what most Hebrew Israelites do in preparation:
Go through your pantry and fridge: Check every label for leavening agents. If you see yeast, baking soda, baking powder, brewer’s yeast, etc.—get rid of it.
Clean your kitchen thoroughly: Crumbs count. Wipe down counters, shelves, stove tops, toasters, and any place where bread or cake has touched.
Don’t forget your car and office: If you snack on the go, those crumbs follow you. Sweep it out.
Get your family involved: Teach your children the significance behind what you’re doing. This is a learning experience for the whole household.
We remove leaven not just because it’s physical food—but because it’s symbolic of something much deeper. Which brings us to the next part.
Removing the Spiritual Leaven from Your Life
What Does Leaven Represent Spiritually?
The Apostle Paul makes this clear in 1 Corinthians 5:6–8:
“Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump? Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump… Let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.”
Leaven in Scripture is symbolic of sin—especially hidden, prideful, and corrupt behavior. It spreads silently and can overtake everything if not addressed. So as we clean our homes, we’re reminded to also inspect our hearts. What attitudes, habits, or relationships are puffing us up with pride, deceit, or disobedience?
(See our book, Baptism Unto Remembrance: Sin-Atonement-Repentance)
Spiritual Practices Before and During the Feast
To prepare your heart, here are some key steps:
Repent and pray: Take time to confess and turn away from known sins.
Fast and reflect: A day of fasting before Passover is a common practice to humble yourself before the Most High.
Examine relationships: Are there unresolved issues? Do you need to forgive someone? Don’t carry old leaven into this new season.
Study the Word: Focus on Scriptures about purity, deliverance, and the commandments (e.g., Psalm 119, Romans 6, Exodus 13).
Yahushua didn’t just cleanse the Temple—He also challenges us to let Him cleanse our temples, our hearts.
(See our book, Passover: Mysteries Revealed)
Making Your Home a Set-Apart Space
Consecrate Your Living Space
As you remove leaven, take time to spiritually dedicate your home back to YAHUAH. You can:
Anoint your doors with oil and pray: Just like our ancestors marked their doorposts with blood in Exodus 12:7.
Play Scripture-based music: Fill your home with songs of praise and deliverance.
Display verses or reminders: Visual reminders of Scripture help your family stay focused on righteousness.
This isn’t just cleaning—it’s rededicating your space to holiness.
(See our series, The Ruach Ha’Kodesh: Sinai & The Breath)
Teaching Your Children and Family the Meaning
Deuteronomy 6:6–7 gives us a clear command:
“And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children…”
Make this a time of family learning and unity. Don’t just tell your kids what to do—show them why.
Tell the story of the Exodus.
Explain why we don’t eat bread for a week.
Connect the physical act with spiritual truth.
The Feast of Unleavened Bread is a perfect time to build spiritual legacy.
(See our book, The Chosen Seed: Predestination)
Preparing Meals for the Week of the Feast
For seven days, you will eat unleavened bread. Exodus 12:18 commands:
“In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at even, ye shall eat unleavened bread…”
Prepare in advance so you’re not caught off guard. Some meal prep tips:
Make homemade unleavened bread or matzah.
Plan meals that don’t include grains that require leavening.
Focus on fresh produce, meats, herbs, and simple ingredients.
Avoid processed foods that might hide leaven.
Let your meals be simple but meaningful. Eating unleavened bread is a daily reminder to walk humbly and without sin.
(See our book, The Order Of Melchizedek: According To The 12 Patriarchs)
Final Thoughts – Entering the Feast With Joy
The Feast of Unleavened Bread is not a burden—it’s a blessing. It’s a time to remove the old, bring in the new, and walk in greater alignment with YAHUAH. Psalm 119:1 says:
“Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of YAHUAH.”
When we take these commandments seriously and joyfully, we are stepping into our true identity as His people. Whether you’re keeping the feast with a congregation, your family, or by yourself—your obedience is seen by the Most High.
So, clean out the chametz. Examine your heart. And get ready to walk in sincerity and truth. This is your season to be renewed.
(See our book, The Path: Of Righteousness)
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