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Matthew 9:17 · KJV

"Neither do men put new wine into old bottles: else the bottles break, and the wine runneth out, and the bottles perish: but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved."

King James Version

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Passage Context

15And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.
16No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse.
17Neither do men put new wine into old bottles: else the bottles break, and the wine runneth out, and the bottles perish: but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved.
18While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.
19And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples.

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Reflection Questions

1

What new experiences have challenged your faith?

2

How do you embrace change in your spiritual life?

3

When have you felt the need to let go of the old to embrace the new?

Life Application

faith

Reflect on areas of your life where you need to embrace change for spiritual growth.

transformation

Consider how you can allow new ideas to enrich your faith journey.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

Jesus uses the metaphor of new wine to signify the new covenant he establishes, which cannot be contained in old structures.

See also: Mark 2:22

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