New Wine into Old Wineskins

only one point or whether a parable may have several main points." In this research from different perspective will exploratory examples will be explained as novelist point out what they feel is meant by the Parables. Jesus was the master of teaching in parables and it was in his parables that we often find an unexpected twist or surprise ending that catches everyone’s attention. First, one must know that Parables are the most fundamental component because they are filled with hidden meaning. Early Christians began interpreting the text allegorically and by interpreting the text allegorically they proposed many allegorical meanings unintended by the biblical authors (pg.5). Parables of the Gospels gave one example, which speaks of the New Testament interpretation of the parable of the Good Samaritan. Plummer says that “This story as an allegorical message of salvation, with the Good Samaritan is signifying Jesus”…

“You don’t get to choose if you get hurt in this world ...but you do have some say in who hurts you. I like my choices,” says John Green. The Golden Goblet by Eloise Jarvis McGraw, tells a story about Ranofer, who is initially weak and eventually courageous . In the beginning Ranofer, a small boy, has to live with brutal and selfish half brother Gebu, due to his father’s death. Gebu sends Ranofer and Ibni, a sneaky Babylonian, to work at Rekh the goldsmith’s shop. Ranofer dreamed to be a…

Reflecting Radical Renewal Radical Renewal was written by Howard A. Snyder, originally published in 1975 through his own personal experience while doing ministry work in Brazil. This book expresses that the church, and the body of Christ, need to be renewed on a consistent basis in order to grow spiritually. The essential meaning of this parable is the wine itself, and the secondary meaning is the wineskins. We are to replace the wine within the wineskins, yet it is essential to put the new…

shouldn’t we?” A Pharisee asks this question in an attempt to trip Jesus up. It is a trick question because no matter how he answers, the Pharisees will be able to use it against him. What is happening or has happened in the gospel at this time? Jesus is preaching in Jerusalem. The section of the gospel that this story is in is called "Jerusalem". It comes before "The Tomb" and after "The Way To Jerusalem". How does Jesus respond? Does he use any Old Testament references or challenge the…

The chapter describes this with the story of John baptizing Jesus even though John was preventing Him. Jesus is presented as the “new wine” in this scenario. This was the identification of the “which the oil of the old covenant was merely a symbol (the Holy Spirit) visibly descends upon the chosen one, and the voice of God himself (as opposed to merely the voice of the prophet) announces in the words of the coronation psalm of David and his sons (Ps 2:7) that this is the one.” (p.214) Isaiah’s…

Introduction The concept of “church” was started as the tabanacle where the Ark of Covenent was placed (Old Testament). Then it was transferred into the “Temple building” where people experienced God’s presence. When Jesus came to dwell among people, He was the Temple instead of the building. He confirmed it; “Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days” (John 2:19 NIV). When the Holy Spirit came upon His people, every individual became a “Temple of God”. “You are God’s temple…