Alcohol – introduction and bible study guide

Introduction:

Alcohol has ruined more marriages, families and individuals than most of us would dare admit. Its consumption has divided friends, destroyed fellowships and seduced young people – emotionally, physically, financially and spiritually. The effects of unbridled marketing and consumption of alcohol is also wrecking havoc in the corporate world too.There seems to be no subject that brings such controversy among Bible teachers as the subject of alcohol and wine. In the Old Testament writings alone, there are twelve different types of references used in more than 251 places about strong drink, alcohol, wine and more. The subject of alcohol is no small matter to God. Nor, should the subject of alcohol be handled in a trivial matter by the individual, family, church and corporate world.

Scripture References:

Pro 1:1-7; Pro 12:15; Pro 19:20-21; Pro 20:18; Pro 11:14; Pro 15:22-23; Pro 22:17-21; Pro 19:21; Rom 15:4; Psa 1:1; Pro 12:5; Rom 15:14; Col 1:28; Col 3:16; Rom 12:4-8; 1Cr 4:14-15; 1Th 2:10-12; Psa 119:24; 1Cr 10:11; 2Ti 4:2; Tts 1:9; Tts 2:15; 1Ti 5:1-2; Tts 2:3-5; 1Th 5:14; 2Ti 4:2; 2Th 3:14-15; Act 20:31; 2Cr 1:3-7; 1Th 4:13-18; Gal 6:1-2

Subject Outline:

The Problem of AlcoholIntroduction1. Alcoholic beverages Are dangerous 2. Alcoholic beverages are denied to certain people A. Priest B. Nazarites C. Prophets D. Kings and Princes E. Elders and Bishops F. Deacons 3. Alcoholic beverages are designed for people in profound sorrow or misery 4. Alcoholic beverages and false teaching A. Is not the wine of remembrance B. Is not the wine created at the wedding feast by Jesus Christ C. Is not the wine used for stomach illness D. Is not the wine used for worship of God 5. Dealing With the problems of alcohol