A Little Wine
Why does the text invite Timothy to drink a little wine?
Why was he drinking only water?
In the Context of time and culture; Do we forget the challenges of antiquity (especially in arid lands) or forget to appreciate the abundance of availability of not only Water, but Clean Water, that we take for granted!
What may be the reasons for his upset stomach?
What does the Bible teach us about wine or drunkenness overall?
Why is this an important topic that deserves more scrutiny?
Can we extrapolate these principles to other substances?
Are you someone who leans toward licentiousness or legalism? Permissiveness or prohibitionism? Do you live by “its better to ask forgiveness than permission” mantra?
What are some other spiritual lessons this text suggests