Logan Williams on “Why Did Jesus Use Alcohol for Communion?””

Logan Williams has a nice piece over at The Two Cities on Why Did Jesus Use Alcohol for Communion? As a wine lover, I was already convinced, but loved his conclusion:

“Oh Death, where is your sting?!” cries the prophet! The ascetic taste, the sting of the alcohol in wine impresses upon its consumers a special meaning when used in the context of communion. Jesus experienced the final sting of death through his blood, and we, embracing his death, will never feel the final sting of death. Instead, those who die with Christ will find eschatological rest after they are resurrected unto life. The alcoholic content of wine initially stings our tongues, burns on the way down, and leads to a physical experience of relaxation. This is a sign of rest. This is the drink of the new covenant. This is the blood of Jesus.

I’ll raise a glass of vino to that!