Jesus [said], The Father's imperial rule is like [a] woman who took a little leaven, [hid] it in dough, and made it into large loaves of bread. Anyone here with two ears had better listen! (96 Thomas)

Two ears - and a bit of context - help us hear.

It is worth recalling that one of the most common rituals of Jewish life, both then and now, is to remove all leaven from one's possession before celebrating Passover.

This is part of recalling the need to escape Egypt so quickly there was no time for yeast to rise. But it is also often used as a spiritual metaphor for giving up pride.

I am not sure modern Christians have anything truly analogous. But thinking of Lenten disciplines, it is akin to saying, God's domain is like a woman who took a little chocolate, bourbon, and beef and made them into a feast.

There are important differences between this version and the very similar teaching in Luke and Matthew. The synoptic versions are practically identical:

And again he said, ‘To what should I compare the kingdom of God? It is like yeast that a woman took and mixed in with three measures of flour until all of it was leavened. (Luke 13:20-21)

Thomas says God's domain "is like a woman..." Both of the synoptic gospels focus on the yeast. Thomas tells of the outcome. Matthew and Luke emphasize the leavening.

What do you hear of God's domain?