1. Jesus the Bridegroom (33-35)

Jesus and his disciples were not very 'religious.' They ate and drank with public sinners. When people compared their lifestyle to that of the Pharisees or to John's disciples, they couldn't understand why Jesus' disciples were different. But Jesus explained: The Christian life is like a joyful wedding feast, because Jesus our true Bridegroom is with us. Jesus ate and drank with repentant sinners like Levi the tax collector because Jesus came to save the lost, and the heavenly Father rejoices when one such man comes home.

2. New wine (36-39)

The gospel is like new wine. It cannot be contained in old habits and ways of life. When we have God's peace in our hearts, we are tempted to settle down in the rut of a selfish life. But the new wine of the gospel demands that we change and grow in Jesus' image.

Application: Lord, make me a new wineskin who can rejoice with Jesus my true Bridegroom.
One Word: New wine is for new wineskins