Wine for Fresh Wineskins

Matthew 9:14–17

Many of Jesus’ contemporaries were unwilling to accept the change God was bringing to His covenant with them, and they rejected Him. Though the essence of God’s covenant of grace is the same for those who live on either side of the coming of Christ, the outward forms, rites, and customs have undergone a significant transformation. Rejoice that we live under the new covenant and have greater knowledge of Jesus as well as a fuller experience of the Spirit.

For further study:

Jeremiah 31:31–34

The Bible in a year:

1 Samuel 10–12

For the weekend:

1 Samuel 13–17