Understanding Jesus' Chemical Marriage Allegory: A Key to the Kingdom

Christians often discuss the profound statements made by Jesus during the Last Supper, particularly His statement, 'I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God shall come' (Luke 22:18; Mark 14:25; Matthew 26:29). This statement carries deep symbolic meaning and is rooted in a broader theological framework that includes the concepts of Chemical Marriage, the Last Supper, and the anticipated kingdom of God. Understanding these elements can provide insight into the New Covenant and the role of the Messiah.

The Chemical Marriage as a Gift

Many Christians may not be aware that God initially offered Adam and Eve the very same gift He offered Jesus—the ability to enter the Kingdom of God through full obedience. Adam and Eve, however, failed to qualify for entrance to the Kingdom by not following God's will in every action, including the eating of the forbidden fruit. However, Jesus did fulfill this requirement, culminating in His mission as the Messiah to enter the Kingdom. This is a crucial point that underscores the nature of the Chemical Marriage allegory, which symbolizes the covenant between God and His people.

The Transfiguration and the Path to New Birth

The Transfiguration of Jesus, as recorded in the Gospels, is another significant event that sheds light on the process of full obedience. Here, Moses and Elijah are present, indicating their close listening to the Spirit from Heaven and their commitment to following God’s will. They are said to have been "somewhat" born again, as evidenced by their glow, which signifies their growing righteousness. This event is important because it represents the path to the complete birth again that Jesus had already achieved prior to His baptism by John the Baptist.

The Last Supper: A Passover Seder

The Last Supper, as depicted in the three Synoptic Gospels (Mark, Matthew, Luke), is described as a Passover Seder. This is significant because the breaking and sharing of the bread and wine at this meal hold deep symbolic meaning. The bread and wine represent the afikomen, the last item eaten in a Seder, and are associated with the sacrificed lamb that was previously eaten as part of the Passover ritual. The wine being drunk at this time would be the Third Cup in the Seder ritual, the Cup of Redemption, which connects the body and blood of Jesus to the sacrifice that He is about to make, becoming the Redeemer.

The Missing Fourth Cup: The Cup of Anticipation

The Seder ritual includes a Fourth Cup, the Cup of Anticipation, which looks forward to the return of Elijah and the coming of the Messiah. However, in the Synoptic Gospels, Elijah has already come, represented by John the Baptist, and Jesus has already appeared as the Messiah. Therefore, this Fourth Cup is not drunk. Instead, it symbolizes the understanding that the Messianic age has begun, and the coming of Elijah and the Messiah has been fulfilled in Jesus. This final Cup highlights the anticipation and fulfillment of the kingdom of God as Jesus draws near to complete His mission as the Messiah.

Understanding these elements of the Last Supper, the Chemical Marriage, and the significance of Jesus' statement about the fruit of the vine, can offer a deeper appreciation of the New Covenant and the fullness of the mission of Jesus Christ. It emphasizes the importance of full obedience and the ultimate fulfillment of the promise of God’s kingdom.