John 2:1-12

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Observation and Meaning:
  • Outline: Jesus turns water into wine and to ultimately reveal his glory
  • On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee . Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. (v1-2)
    • What an honour to have Christ at your wedding
    • We must invite him by prayer and he will come 
    • It is a reminder that we should invite Christ (through prayer) into everything we do in life, including all social gatherings and works that we do
  • “Woman, why do you involve me?” (v4a)
    • There is no disrespect as he used the same words when speaking to her with affection from the cross
    • This is a testimony against idolatry of giving undue honours to his mother
  • “My hour has not yet come.” (v4b)
    • His hour is come when we know not what to do
    • Delays of mercy are not denials of prayer
    • Those that expect Christ’s favours must observe his commands with ready and open obedience
  • “His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” (v5)
    • She took what Jesus says well and she hoped and even believed, and therefore immediately told the servants to do whatever Jesus commanded
  • “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.” (V10)
    • The ignorant master of the banquet did not know where the wine had come from and what miracle had been performed
    • Christ is much like this wine, where those who endure for him will be rewarded with his glory that was given to us on the cross
  • What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory (v11)
    • Jesus came to reveal his glory
    • Our focus should similarly reflect this and we should be constantly striving to glorify his name in everything that we can do

Key points + Application:
1.   We need Christ at all times, and this is a reminder that he will ALWAYS be there for us even in our worst of times - even if we cast him aside and sin against him, he continues to love and want to be with us
2.    As a result we should constantly be working to be obedient to his commands and will no matter the cost
3.    Our response to this obedience and sacrifice/justification that has been given to us is that we should be constantly working to glorify his name in all that we do


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