Matthew 9:17

Arabic SVD 1865 Version (Smith and Van Dyke)

ولا يجعلون خمرا جديدة في زقاق عتيقة. لئلا تنشقّ الزقاق فالخمر تنصب والزقاق تتلف. بل يجعلون خمرا جديدة في زقاق جديدة فتحفظ جميعا

What Does This Mean?

In Matthew 9:17, Jesus says that new wine shouldn't go into old bottles because it will break them. Instead, new wine should go into new bottles to preserve both the wine and the bottle. This teaches us about the need for renewal and not trying to fit something new into an old framework.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a new juice box but no straws left from your old pack. If you try to use those old, bendy straws with your new juice box, they might break or leak. But if you get new straws for the new juice box, everything works better and stays intact!

Historical Background

The Gospel of Matthew was written by one of Jesus' disciples around 80-90 AD. It was aimed at a Jewish audience explaining how Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecies. In this cultural setting, wine and bottles were everyday items used in analogies.

Living It Out Today

When starting a new job or project, it's important to use fresh ideas rather than old methods that might not work anymore. For example, a tech startup should innovate its processes rather than sticking with outdated business models from older companies.

Topics

• renewal
• change
• innovation
• preservation
• tradition
• adaptation

Related Verses

• Mark 2:22
• Luke 5:37
• John 19:34
• Galatians 6:15
• Colossians 3:10

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Jesus using the analogy of wine and bottles in this verse?

Jesus uses familiar objects like wine and bottles to illustrate a deeper spiritual truth about adapting to new teachings without clinging to outdated practices.

What does 'new wine' symbolize in Matthew 9:17?

'New wine' often represents the fresh teachings of Jesus, which require new ways of thinking and living, not just old traditions or beliefs.

How can this verse guide decisions about adopting new technologies?

This verse suggests that when adopting new technology, it's better to embrace entirely new methods rather than trying to integrate them into outdated systems which might cause failures.

What are some examples of 'new bottles' in today’s world?

'New bottles' can be seen as fresh approaches or innovations that support and preserve the value of new ideas, such as digital platforms supporting modern communication methods.