you I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until the day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom." Why is it un likely that the Lord would have used fermented wine? This was a Passover feast. They were to search the house putting out any yeasted bread. It is highly unlikely that they would have had a high ceremony getting rid of all the yeast only to have a drink that contained it. It is only yeast which can cause fer mentation. During Bible times there were de vout people called Nazarites. They vowed not to touch strong drink. John the Baptist was one of these. It is highly unlikely that our Lord Jesus Christ would establish com munion by using a prohibited in toxicant. It is further unlikely that our Saviour, with His wisdom and knowledge, would institute a high act of worship which would cause others to stumble. He Himself de clared that there would not be any one entering into His kingdom who caused other people to stumble. People always bring up Paul's words to Timothy, "Take a little wine for thy stomach's sake, and for thine oft infirmities." Timothy was a devout young man. Paul himself took the Nazarite vow. It is a chemical fact that grape sugar is very close to blood sugar. If the youth had stomach difficulties Paul would suggest grape juice for extra strength in the time of phys ical exertion. This was not fer mented. History reveals that one of the Creek's favorite recipes was to take either milk or water and mix it into dehydrated grape juice. It was a special tonic. The fruit of the vine most certainly was preserved
NINETY-FIRST, PSALMS STREET I dwell at Ninety-first, Psalms Street; It's a lovely place to be! I live beneath God's shadow, so, There is tranquility. He is my Refuge, Fortress, God, In Him I ever trust; I have made Him my Habitation And know He's kind and just. No evil has befallen me Though I've lived here many days, God's angels have charge over me; I'm kept in all my ways. My neighbors are delightful ones, We all have sweet accord; One hundred fifty families Often meet, to praise the Lord! THE WISDOM OF GOD God's wisdom from above is pure; Minus partiality, And easily intreated; Without hypocrisy. It's peaceable and gentle, Full of good fruits, we know, Abounding too, in mercy— And we have found it so. Such wisdom is to be desired More than rare gems and gold, Its start will be the fear of God; So in His Word, we're told. —Esther B. Heins
— Esther B. Heins Based on James 3:17
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