SUMMARY

Alcohol is a large part of our culture. It can play a role in celebration and festivities but also can be used for the purposes of intoxication as a way to "escape". But what role does it play in the life of a Christian? Does it have a purpose? Rick and Brad look into Scripture in order to find out how alcohol is not only a gift from God, but also points straight to Jesus.

 
 

QUESTIONS DISCUSSED

  • Was alcohol a gift given by God, existing before the fall, or is it the result of sin?

  • If a gift from God can be used incorrectly, do we accept the gift?

  • Where does the Bible talk about wine? How does it point to Jesus?

  • How does John’s early accounts of Jesus compare to the other Gospels’?

  • Should wine be used for communion?

  • How should we be postured - what should our thoughts be on - as we consume wine/alcohol?

  • How far does our freedom go with alcohol?

  • Are there double standards with the amount of focus we put on alcohol than on other things, such as gluttony?

  • What do we do with drinks with higher alcohol content? Do drinks have more alcohol now than they did in the times of the Bible?

  • How do we worship God through the gifts He gives us?

  • How does Jesus use wine as a symbol for our remembrance of Him?

  • How can we experience God’s goodness?

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LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Dave and Omer are originally from Israel, but grew up traveling around the world. They had spent time in Belgium, Israel, and Boston. One of Omer’s first memories is of receiving a Liège waffle from his kindergarten teacher in Brussels after a full day free of him causing a ruckus. Since their departure from Belgium, they have been obsessing over Liège waffles and how to make them even better.

Dave and Omer had worked in restaurants for a few years, saving up for a long backpacking trip in Latin America. When they ran out of traveling money, Dave flew to England for a job opportunity. After having realized that this job was not for him, Dave and Omer met up in San Francisco. Dave suggested they move up to the Eugene area. After about a month, they fell in love with the place and the community. They knew that Eugene would be the perfect place to open an authentic Liège waffle shop; a family dream for decades.

The original Off The Waffle was opened out of a house in the West Jefferson neighborhood in February of 2009. Word got out extremely fast and the shop eventually got so busy that they had to look for a larger place. So they moved to the incredibly welcoming community of South Eugene in 2010. That is where Omer and Dave were joined by their father and sister, Shimon and Vered. In 2012, they added a shop in Downtown Eugene as their second location.

At the end of the day, Off The Waffle wants to make the best Liège waffles, spread joy, and have fun doing it. They even take time to sponsor and donate to many local non-profits, schools, and other charities. What sets Off The Waffle apart is their killer recipe that took a long time to perfect. They design and manufacture their own waffle machines, use exclusively organic produce and eggs, and take care to source the best quality ingredients possible for the best waffles possible.