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Chapter‑by‑Chapter Summaries

Quotes Pack

“God is not trying to destroy you; He is trying to get what is inside of you out.”
“You cannot produce wine if you are not willing to be crushed.”
“The crushing is not meant to destroy you, but to awaken the anointing within you.”
“Great anointing comes with great crushing.”
“During fermentation we must practice patience and trust His perfect knowledge of the time required for us to reach maximum potency and flavor.”
“Pruning is not punishment—it's the pathway to God’s power in your life.”
“Your pain is not your end; it is the process through which your purpose is released.”
“Temporary trials are the soil in which our greatest testimonies are rooted.”
“God never intended for your temporary to be your eternity.”
“There is a vat full of waiting before the wine of your destiny is poured.”

Reflection Plan

Section Reflection Questions
When Everything Falls Apart
  1. What “crushing” moment am I experiencing now?
  2. How might God be starting His work in this pain?
Quality Control & Cultivation
  1. What impurities (habits, thoughts) is God asking me to surrender?
  2. How have previous tests shaped my character?
Pruning & Crushing
  1. What relationships or activities feel “pruned” right now?
  2. How could this removal lead to new growth?
Fermentation & Waiting
  1. Where do I need to exercise more patience in God’s timing?
  2. How might God be working unseen during this season?
Redemption in the Blood
  1. In what ways have I embraced the power of Christ’s sacrifice?
  2. How does this change my identity?
Eternal Pairing & New Wine
  1. What does “new wine” look like in my life’s next season?
  2. How can I prepare my heart for the “tasting” with the King?

Tips for Teaching & Blogging

  • Teaching: Start each session by reading the chapter excerpt, then discuss the reflection questions in pairs.
  • Blog Series: Write a post per chapter—share a personal story and one powerful quote from above.
  • Prayer Focus: Conclude with prayer for trust, surrender, and vision for the “new wine” ahead.

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