In this episode of Genesis Marks the Spot, we trace the theme of wine as joy in Scripture—what it means to share in divine abundance, and how the vine tells a story of provision, blessing, and worship. This is the first of (at least) a trilogy exploring the biblical theology of wine: from joy to judgment to covenant. With stops in Genesis, Psalms, Judges, Proverbs, and Deuteronomy—and a splash of The Princess Bride—we'll see how the Bible’s portrayal of wine is more than metaphor; it’s a theological lens on joy, justice, and God’s hospitality.
Key themes:
- Wine in creation and covenant
- Tithing and feasting in Deuteronomy
- Milk and honey vs. wine and grain
- Judges 9 as a joyful refusal of power
- Wisdom’s table and the Lord’s Table
Listen in and discover: joy is not just allowed—it’s commanded.
Check out the accompanying blog post with charts! [As You Drink: Wine, Worship, and the God Who Feasts With Us](https://www.genesismarksthespot.com/blog/as-you-drink/)
Music Credit:
“Marble Machine” by Wintergatan
Visit Wintergatan’s website:wintergatan.netWatch the original Marble Machine video:[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvUU8joBb1Q&ab_channel=Wintergatan)
00:00:00 Battle of Wits and the Biblical Table
00:03:30 What the Bible Says About Wine
00:04:22 Terminology Deep Dive: Wine, Strong Drink, New Wine
00:13:36 The Joy of Wine: Creation, Culture, and Celebration
00:15:31 Wine in Creation & Blessing
00:17:40 Judges 9 and the Fable of the Vine
00:25:14 The Cedars of Lebanon and Creation Imagery
00:28:47 Judges 9:13 – The Gods or God?
00:33:02 Wine and Worship in Proverbs & Ecclesiastes
00:36:30 Covenantal Cups: Melchizedek, Offerings, and Libations
00:39:43 Tithing as Joyful Worship
00:46:28 The Levitical Tithe vs. the Poor Tithe
00:54:04 Giving Was About More Than 10%
00:58:57 A Note on Passover and the Absence of Wine
00:59:43 God’s Character Through His Gifts
01:04:05 Conclusion & Preview of Two Trees Conference
01:06:08 Reflection: Receiving Joy as a Sacred Act
