We will be spending each day in the month of July reading a portion of the book of John. Read the scripture text for the day and then share a comment about it in the comments section. We look forward to interacting with one another as we allow the Word of God to speak to us.
2 And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: 2 And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. 3 And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. 4 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come. 5 His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. 6 And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece. 7 Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. 8 And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it. 9 When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, 10 And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now. 11 This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.
12 After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days. 13 And the Jews’ passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem, 14 And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: 15 And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers’ money, and overthrew the tables; 16 And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father’s house an house of merchandise. 17 And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up.
18 Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things? 19 Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. 20 Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days? 21 But he spake of the temple of his body. 22 When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them; and they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said. 23 Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did. 24 But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, 25 And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.
19 Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. 20 Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days?
Even though they just witnessed supernatural miracles they were still stuck in the physical. As close as they are to Christ they still don’t fully understand who He is.
3 And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. 4 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.
Jesus even though he was God in flesh listened to his mother and was compassionate to the need she asked of him.
An important part of being used by God is being submitted to him and the authority in our lives. That means being submitted to our Pastor or anyone he has placed in authority over is. (I.e. Assistant Pastor, Bishop, or Youth Leader)
23 many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did. 24 But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, 25 And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.
Even though He knew His people would reject Him He still works miracles for them and allowed to experience a piece of Him
3 ¶ Now while Jesus was in Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover, many people believed in his name because they saw the miraculous signs he was doing.
There were many people who “believed in his name” but not in him. 24 “But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, because he knew all people.” 25 “He did not need anyone to testify about man, for he knew what was in man.”
His miracles excited them, but they were not ready to acknowledge their sin and repent.
Wine was an important part the wedding and when they ran out I’m sure it was a big deal and even panic sunk in.
Verse 5-7 says
His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. 6 And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece. 7 Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim.
Jesus could’ve performed this miracle on his own instead he chose to include his servants. Because of this they had to wait ,have faith, be obedient and trust in him. In doing so,they witnessed a miracle.
Waiting on the Lord isn’t always easy,but the blessings of the Lord are worth it.
Jesus told them that he would raise again but they did not understand that he was speaking about his body not the literal temple. Sometimes we can become offended with the Word of God speaks if we judge it based on our position rather than seeking him for understanding. They were so focused on what took place at the temple that they couldn’t see that God was speaking about something much greater.
10 And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now.
The ruler of the feast had no idea where the wine came from, but the one thing he did know was that it was the very best when he tasted it. When God performs a miracle, he performs it with absolute excellence because he is the very best!
Obedience preceded miracle. Revelation and faith followed