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

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Music Credit:
“Marble Machine” by Wintergatan
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• (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