The Miracle at a Marriage

Oct 14

John 2:1-12

1 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there; 2 and both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to Him, "They have no wine." 4 And Jesus said to her, "Woman, what does that have to do with us? My hour has not yet come." 5 His mother said to the servants, "Whatever He says to you, do it." 6 Now there were six stone waterpots set there for the Jewish custom of purification, containing twenty or thirty gallons each. 7 Jesus said to them, "Fill the waterpots with water." So they filled them up to the brim. 8 And He said to them, "Draw [some] out now and take it to the headwaiter." So they took it [to him.] 9 When the headwaiter tasted the water which had become wine, and did not know where it came from (but the servants who had drawn the water knew), the headwaiter called the bridegroom, 10 and said to him, "Every man serves the good wine first, and when [the people] have drunk freely, [then he serves] the poorer [wine; but] you have kept the good wine until now." 11 This beginning of [His] signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory, and His disciples believed in Him. 12 After this He went down to Capernaum, He and His mother and [His] brothers and His disciples; and they stayed there a few days.

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The Big ideas today

What Jesus came to offer

How Jesus provides it

How we can receive what Jesus offers

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Detour One: Understanding the message of the gospel of John

[Jhn 2:1-12 NASB95] –

Signs in the book of John

30 Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name. [Jhn 20:30-31 NASB95] –

Sign

1 Turning water into wine John 2:1-12

2 Healing the nobleman's son John 4:46-54

3 Healing the man at the pool John 5:1-11

4 Feeding the 5,000 John 6:1-15

5 Walking on water John 6:16-21

6 Healing a man born blind John 9:1-12

7 Raising Lazarus John 11:1-44

The eighth sign is the resurrection of Jesus the Messiah himself. John 20:1-29

Why water into wine? - Watch The Case for Christ – 2017 Lee Strobel

Use this video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwXx_EQuQdQ&t=4s

Detour Two on drinking : Key Points on Drunkenness

• Ephesians 5:18: "Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit."

• Proverbs 20:1: "Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise."

• Proverbs 23:29–32: "Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complaints? Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes? Those who linger over wine... It bites like a serpent and poisons like a viper."

• Galatians 5:19–21: Acts of the flesh include "drunkenness, orgies, and the like," and those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

• Romans 13:13: "Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy."

• 1 Corinthians 6:9–10: Neither the sexually immoral, idolaters, nor drunkards will inherit the kingdom of God.

• Isaiah 5:11: "Woe to those who rise early in the morning that they may run after strong drink, who tarry late into the evening as wine inflames them!"

General Prohibition: The Talmud (teaching of the best Jewish Rabbais) teaches that becoming drunk is forbidden. It is viewed as a behavior that can lead to various transgressions, including sexual immorality and violence.

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What Jesus is offering? - The return of Eden - The kingdom of God

6 The LORD of hosts will prepare a lavish banquet for all peoples on this mountain; A banquet of aged wine, choice pieces with marrow, [And] refined, aged wine. 7 And on this mountain He will swallow up the covering which is over all peoples, Even the veil which is stretched over all nations. 8 He will swallow up death for all time, And the Lord GOD will wipe tears away from all faces, And He will remove the reproach of His people from all the earth; For the LORD has spoken. 9 And it will be said in that day, "Behold, this is our God for whom we have waited that He might save us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited; Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation."

[Isa 25:6-9 NASB95] –

11 "In that day I will raise up the fallen booth of David, And wall up its breaches; I will also raise up its ruins And rebuild it as in the days of old; 12 That they may possess the remnant of Edom And all the nations who are called by My name," Declares the LORD who does this. 13 "Behold, days are coming," declares the LORD, "When the plowman will overtake the reaper And the treader of grapes him who sows seed; When the mountains will drip sweet wine And all the hills will be dissolved. 14 "Also I will restore the captivity of My people Israel, And they will rebuild the ruined cities and live [in them;] They will also plant vineyards and drink their wine, And make gardens and eat their fruit. 15 "I will also plant them on their land, And they will not again be rooted out from their land Which I have given them," Says the LORD your God. [Amo 9:11-15 NASB95] –

18 And in that day The mountains will drip with sweet wine, And the hills will flow with milk, And all the brooks of Judah will flow with water; And a spring will go out from the house of the LORD To water the valley of Shittim. [Joe 3:18 NASB95] –

How will Jesus give us the kingdom?

Jesus' Declaration of His Time

Key Verses About "My Time Has Come" in John

Verse Context

John 2:4 Jesus responds to His mother at the wedding in Cana, stating, “My hour has not yet come.”

John 7:30 Jesus tells the crowd, “My time has not yet come,” indicating that His mission is not yet complete.

John 12:23 Jesus proclaims, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified,” marking a pivotal moment in His ministry.

John 17:1 In prayer, Jesus states, “Father, the hour has come,” signifying the approach of His crucifixion and glorification.

Themes of Timing in Jesus' Ministry

Anticipation of Glory: Jesus often refers to His "hour" as a time of glory, which is fulfilled through His death and resurrection.

Preparation for the Cross: The repeated mention of His hour emphasizes the significance of His impending sacrifice for HIS Bride.

Fulfillment of Prophecy: Each mention of His time reflects the culmination of His mission as foretold in Scripture.

These verses illustrate the importance of timing in Jesus' ministry, highlighting the transition from His earthly work to the fulfillment of His divine purpose.

It was not time for Jesus’ wedding yet! -

Book Verse Description

Isaiah 54:5 "For your husband is your Maker—the LORD of Hosts is His name." This verse establishes God as the loving husband of Israel.

Hosea 2:16 "In that day," declares the LORD, "you will call Me 'my husband.'" This highlights the restoration of the relationship between God and Israel.

Isaiah 62:5 "As a young man marries a young woman, so will your Builder marry you." This verse emphasizes the joy and commitment in God's relationship with His people.

Jeremiah 31:32 "This is the covenant I will make with the people of Israel after that time," declares the LORD. "I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people." This reflects the covenantal aspect of the relationship.

John 3:29

He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice. So this joy of mine has been made full.

Matthew 9:15

And Jesus said to them, “The attendants of the bridegroom cannot mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them, can they? But the days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast.

Revelation 19:7

Let us rejoice and be glad and give the glory to Him, for the marriage of the Lamb has come and His bride has made herself ready.”

How can we receive what Jesus is offering?

John 2:5

His mother said to the servants, "Whatever He says to you, do it."

Live daily by faith in Jesus as YOUR ultimate prophet, priest, and king

Tye Riter

The Miracle at a Marriage

THE MARRIAGE OF GOD