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Parable of the New Cloth and New Wine
In the New Testament, Jesus shares a parable about new cloth and new wine, found in the gospels of Matthew (9:16-17), Mark (2:21-22), and Luke (5:36-38). In this parable, Jesus uses metaphors to convey deeper spiritual truths. He compares new cloth patches and new wine to the message and kingdom he brings.
Jesus begins by stating that no one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment, as it will only result in the patch shrinking and tearing away from the garment, making the tear worse. Similarly, new wine must be put into new wineskins, as old wineskins would burst from fermentation, resulting in the loss of both wine and skins.
Through this parable, Jesus illustrates the incompatibility of his teachings with the existing religious practices of the time. He emphasizes the need for a new approach and mindset to fully embrace his message and the kingdom of God.
What do you think Jesus meant by comparing His teachings to new cloth and new wine in this parable?
About this Plan
Jesus was a master storyteller. He knew that the timeless principles He was trying to articulate would be best remembered through storytelling. He often spoke through parables to (1) communicate a more profound truth, (2) make His teachings more accessible to those who were ready to hear them, and (3) confound those who refused to listen. Parables were shaped to convey a single thought, so don't get lost in the details wondering what each part means. Absorb the story and allow Jesus to communicate His truth to your heart.
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