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Name: Akkra (Black Eye Pea Fritters)
Ingredients: 2 c Black eye peas; 3 Green peppers (up to 4); Salt to taste; Fat for frying

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

The Hebrew word translated wine in Genesis 14:18 is “yayin.” This word is used over 130 times in the Hebrew Bible to mean fermented wine, not grape juice. Alcohol is advised for medicinal purposes. Paul told Timothy, “No longer drink water exclusively, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments” (cf. Pro. 31:6; Mk. 15:23; Lk. 10:34). Wine was used in the Old Testament ceremonies of worship (Ex. 29:40; Lev. 23:13; Num. 15:5). Wine is described positively in the Bible (Gen. 27:28; Psm. 104:15; Psm. 104:14-15; Pro. 3:10; Ecc. 9:7; Jo. 2:24). Water needed to be purified in the biblical times so wine was added to it. And although the alcohol content was less than today, it was still considered wine and still commonly consumed by the people. I believe Jesus drank this wine (Mt. 11:18-19), made a better wine during His first miracle at Cana (John 2:1-11) and used wine when He instituted the Lord’s Supper (Mt. 26:29). Yes, people like Daniel (Dan. 1:8) made a choice to abstain. Others like the Nazirites (Num. 6:3; Lk. 1:5) and the Levites (Lev. 10:9) were commanded to go without alcohol. Kings are advised to avoid it (Pr. 31:4-5). Yet I do not believe Scripture necessarily forbids a Christian from drinking alcohol. Consuming alcohol may be a sin. But I believe to declare that drinking alcohol is always a sin is a legalistic addition and should be avoided. We are free to abstain from alcohol. I personally think that’s the best position. But we are not free to condemn those who choose to drink in moderation as being either sinful or less spiritual.

Randy Smith

We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Akkra (Black Eye Pea Fritters)

January 22, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
			1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	c	Black eye peas
3		Green peppers (up to 4)
		Salt to taste
		Fat for frying

INSTRUCTIONS

Wash and soak dried peas over night in hot water. Remove out skins. Soak
again until fully swollen. Pound in a mortar until very smooth or use food
processor. Put aside in a bowl. Cut up geen peppers and process  them. Add
to pea mixture. Both must be smooth. Add about 1 teaspoon salt or more to
taste. Beat well until thick and creamy with a wooden spoon. Drop by
spoonfuls into hot fat and fry until golden brown, drain and serve .
Posted to Recipe Archive -  3 November 96
Date: Sun, 3 Nov 96 13:20:43 EST
submitted by: LeiG@aol.com

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