The Miracles Begin

The beginning of miracles
John 2:1  On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus' mother was there,
John 2:2  and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding.
John 2:3  When the wine was gone, Jesus' mother said to him, "They have no more wine."

The occasion, was a social event and joy and merriment filled the air as would at a wedding  Jesus’ Mother was there , and  Jesus, having been invited. The location was somewhat remote. In Cana, a small and insignificant town in the Galilee, far from Jerusalem.  This was a traditional  wedding, and lasted for days
The Wine had been  consumed. Why did Jesus ‘Mother seek him in this matter? What could he do? He had shown his special abilities in some ways, but not in physical miracles.  Jesus can do all things, and surely as his mother, she knew he could take care of it. So she stated her case. The Joyous occasion was to be marred by this oversight. The wine of our joy often is exhausted before its time, The world has a way of doing that. Sometimes we want to share our joy and just at that moment, It is gone.

Q.1 Has it happened to you just when everything is going well you are presented with distress?
Q.2 And when that happens, haven’t we  always had someone to whom we could turn?
Q.3 Can you recall a time when such was the case in your life?
Q.4 Hasn’t there always been that special someone you turned to?

The significance of insignificant events
John 2:4  "Woman, why do you involve me?" Jesus replied. "My hour has not yet come."
John 2:5  His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."

It is pretty obvious that Jesus is surprised by this occasion, and suggests that it’s not his problem. Is Jesus demonstrating his humanness at this point. We are not given any answers as right away his mother issues instruction to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you." Jesus had not yet started his ministry, and perhaps he wanted to keep a low profile. What are our conclusions? Why is this occasion worth our examination?

Q.1 Are we not to be concerned with our friends distress, should we help if asked?
Q.2 Does it appear to you that  Jesus did not want to become involved, Why not?
Q.3 Jesus had not really started his ministry, maybe it was too soon, what do you think?
Q.4 Is this seemingly incidental event meaningful in Jesus’ Ministry?
Q.5 “Do whatever he tells you.” Is that good council? Does it apply to us in today’s world?

Do not trivialize anything which you would bring to God. with God all things matter.
Perhaps it is to teach us that man's extremity is God's opportunity to appear for the help and relief of his people. Then his hour is come when we are reduced to the utmost strait, and know not what to do.

















What Jesus Does
John 2:6  Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons.
John 2:7  Jesus said to the servants, "Fill the jars with water"; so they filled them to the brim.
John 2:8  Then he told them, "Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet." They did so,
John 2:9  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
John 2:10  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."

Jesus begins with materials which are already there, he makes use of what is available. So typical of God to use even the plainest of vessels, used for ordinary purposes. He then issues his instruction. Plain words and easily accomplished, nothing magical or mysterious. Just water, something easily available. Then with no special words he issues his instruction “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet."
A very simple and easily accomplished task. As all of his miracles are, just ordinary words used in ordinary circumstances to accomplish extraordinary results. The key to this miracle is obvious, every one did as he was told and the results were accomplished. If only it were always that easy.

Q.1 Have you seen unbelievable illusions in magic acts?
Q.2 Does there always seem to be some special effect, a trick of sorts, ?
Q.3 What special effect does Jesus use in accomplishing this miracle? Is he in control?
Q.4 Why did  this miracle seem to come off without a hitch?
Q.5 Read the first phrase in verse 7. Who are the servants?
Q.6 Read the last phrase in verse 10. What is most impressive about what Jesus did?

Do we understand what Jesus has done in his first miracle? Jesus has brought God to the forefront without mention of his name. He has demonstrated the power, the love, and the compassion that seems to exude from those who are Godly, who do Godly deeds and act in Godly ways. He used not a single word or prompt which made anyone aware of the power of God in this act. God is in everything that exists, all matter, all time and all events. And what God has done in Jesus is he has saved the best for last. The least of our needs he cares for
And he will do the work of our salvation with the ease and perfection of one who is perfect
And who does perfect miracles. He has saved the best for last.  

The effect Jesus Has on others
John 2:11  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.
Joh 2:12  After this he went down to Capernaum with his mother and brothers and his disciples. There they stayed for a few days.

Having Jesus around and being in a close relationship with him began to tell the disciples something about who he was and what he was capable of. It perhaps came as a surprise to his disciples at this the first of his miracles, and most certainly it was a surprise to the banquet master. What Jesus could do and actually did  would surprise many people in the days to come, But it did not take long for his disciples and his mother to realize what he could do.

Q.1 What is there about perfection that is so appealing?
Q.2 What is there about Jesus that is so perfect?
Q.3 What is God telling us with Jesus’ miracles?
Q.4 Will we see more of his miracles? And his healings? Will they be teaching moments?

Eph 3:9  and to bring to light what is the fellowship of the mystery which from eternity has been hidden in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ;
Rev 4:11  O Lord, You are worthy to receive glory and honor and power, because You created all things, and for Your will they are and were created.