11 Reasons Alcohol Might Just Be… Biblical

(A lightly cheerful list you can read with a smile—and a Bible in hand)

1. Jesus drank wine.

“I tell you I will not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father’s kingdom.”
— Matthew 26:29

Yep. Real wine. And He plans to have a glass with us in the Kingdom.

2. Jesus gave wine to others.

“Drink of it, all of you, for this is My blood of the covenant…”
— Matthew 26:26–30

At the Last Supper, He served the cup—not just symbolically, but literally.

3. Jesus made more wine when they ran out.

— John 2:1–11

Not just any wine. Good wine. And the guests had already had plenty. Miracle #1: A wedding wine upgrade.

4. The Apostle Paul prescribed it.

“No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.”
— 1 Timothy 5:23

Apostle-approved. Doctor-endorsed. Moderation encouraged.

5. It’s recommended for stress relief.

“Give strong drink to the one who is perishing, and wine to those in bitter distress.”
— Proverbs 31:6

Sometimes you don’t need a lecture—you need a little peace in a glass.

6. God approves it for celebration.

“Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart, for God has already approved what you do.”
— Ecclesiastes 9:7

That’s right—cheers, with permission.

7. Even church leaders can have some.

“Deacons… must not be addicted to much wine.”
— 1 Timothy 3:8

Note: It doesn’t say no wine. It says not too much. Big difference.

8. Little old church ladies are in the clear too.

“Older women… not slanderers or slaves to much wine.”
— Titus 2:3

So yes—Grandma can sip her merlot while mentoring the younger women.

9. It’s perfect for after church.

“Eat the fat and drink sweet wine… for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
— Nehemiah 8:10

A holy day? That calls for a holy toast.

10. It was part of Old Testament worship.

“Their drink offerings shall be… a half hin of wine for a bull…”
— Numbers 28:14

God didn’t just allow it—He expected it on the altar.

11. It’s great for the church picnic.

“Buy whatever your heart desires: oxen, sheep, wine, or strong drink… and rejoice, you and your household.”
— Deuteronomy 14:26

There’s a reason potlucks are biblical.