Old Wine and the New Kingdom

By: Mike Mazzalongo     Posted: Wed. Nov 19th
Discussion Questions
  1. Why does Jesus use the imagery of garments, wineskins, and wine to explain the nature of His kingdom?
  2. What are some examples of 'old wine' that people cling to in religious practice today?
  3. How can we cultivate openness to the newness that Christ brings without losing faithfulness to His word?
Sources
  • New American Standard Bible 1995 (NASB95)
  • ChatGPT discussion on Luke 5:39 (2025)
  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible
  • Leon Morris, The Gospel According to Luke, Tyndale New Testament Commentaries
  • Darrell L. Bock, Luke: Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament
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