MissionWay Church Sunday Sermons The New Wine of Jesus
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Nov 27, 2022 Discover the transformative message of Jesus through the metaphor of new wine and old wineskins. Explore the shift from the old covenant to the new, offering hope for those grappling with spiritual struggles. Delve into the significance of Christ's teachings during the Last Supper and how they reshape our understanding of faith. Learn how grace, sin, and renewal play vital roles in our journeys, all culminating in a reflective call to deepen your relationship with Christ and celebrate your renewed identity.
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Jesus Explains Why Disciples Don't Fast
- Jesus answers the Pharisees why His disciples don't fast since He is with them as a bridegroom.
- Fasting signifies mourning, but His presence brings joy and feasting, so fasting is deferred.
Jesus Shows Patience with New Believers
- Jesus uses the illustration of new cloth on old garment and new wine in old wineskins to explain patience with new believers.
- He does not impose rigorous disciplines like fasting immediately because they are not ready yet.
New Wine and New Wineskins
- Jesus is making His followers new, like fresh wineskins fitting new wine of the Holy Spirit.
- The new covenant empowers obedience, contrasting Pharisees' attempt to earn righteousness by self-effort.