1 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there,
2 and Jesus and His disciples had also been invited to the wedding.
3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to Him, “They have no more wine.”
4 “Woman, why do you involve Me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.”
5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.”
6 Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons.
7 Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim.
8 Then He told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.” They did so,
9 and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside
10 and said, “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.”
11 What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which He revealed His glory; and His disciples believed in Him.
Explanation of John 2:1-11
John 2:1-11 tells the story of the first miracle performed by Jesus, where He turned water into wine at a wedding in Cana. This miracle is significant for a few reasons:
- Jesus’ First Miracle: This event marks the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. By performing this miracle, Jesus reveals His divine power and authority, and it serves as a sign of His glory.
- Jesus’ Compassion and Generosity: The miracle shows Jesus’ attentiveness to the needs of others. Despite it being a relatively minor social issue (a lack of wine at a wedding), Jesus responds to the request from His mother and performs a miracle that demonstrates His care for the celebration and the people involved.
- Symbolism of the Wine: In this miracle, Jesus transforms water, which was used for ceremonial purification, into wine, which is often associated with joy and celebration in the Bible. This act could symbolize the transition from the old covenant (symbolized by the water used for purification) to the new covenant brought by Jesus, characterized by grace and joy (symbolized by the wine).
- Sign of Jesus’ Glory: This first miracle points to Jesus’ divine nature. By calling this event a “sign,” John emphasizes that miracles are not simply acts of power, but are meant to reveal the glory of God and to point people to Jesus as the Messiah.
Application for Today
This story teaches us several important lessons:
- Trust in God’s Timing: Even though Jesus initially said, “My hour has not yet come,” He still responded to His mother’s request. This shows that God’s timing may not always align with our expectations, but He will act according to His perfect plan.
- Obedience to Christ: Jesus’ mother, Mary, tells the servants to “do whatever He tells you.” This is a timeless reminder that obedience to Jesus and His Word is essential in seeing miracles and blessings in our lives.
- Jesus Brings Abundance: The miracle of turning water into wine demonstrates that Jesus brings abundance, joy, and transformation to our lives. He is able to take what seems ordinary and transform it into something extraordinary.
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