When we think of Jesus, many of us picture bread and wine—especially during the Last Supper. And that picture is true. But it’s also just the beginning. In the time of Jesus, the most common drinks were: Wine (often diluted with water) Water (from wells, cisterns, or springs) Occasionally milk or fermented drinks Wine wasn’t reserved for special occasions the way it often is today. It was part of daily life. But it looked different than what we might imagine.

Yes! They appear in Scripture more than once. The most famous moment? Esau traded his birthright for a bowl of lentils. Genesis 25. Imagine being SO hungry you give away your family destiny for soup! (I get it… lentils are good, but Esau—buddy, choose a sandwich or something.)

Thanksgiving is a beautiful holiday because it brings out something tender and true in us. It’s the one of the two days a year where the world seems to collectively pause, take a breath, and say, “Okay, let’s remember what actually matters.”