SERMON NOTES
The Beginning of Miracles
John 2:1-11
STAND and READ
v1 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Now both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding. And when they ran out of wine, the mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine.”
v4 Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does your concern have to do with Me? My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servants, “Whatever He says to you, do it.” Now there were set there six waterpots of stone, according to the manner of purification of the Jews, containing twenty or thirty gallons apiece. v7 Jesus said to them,
“Fill the waterpots with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. And He said to them, “Draw some out now, and take it to the master of the feast.” And they took it. When the master of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and did not know where it came from (but the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom.
10 And he said to him, “Every man at the beginning sets out the good wine, and when the guests have well drunk, then the inferior. You have kept the good wine until now!” This beginning of signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory; and His disciples believed in Him.
A Wedding Party v1
“Marriage is a Divine Institution created by God, it strengthens the family unit, when held in honor and is the fundamental foundation for a healthy society.”
“Marriage between one man and one woman is the highest of all human relationships which is a gift from God!”
Matthew 13:55-56 Is this not the carpenter’s son? Is not His mother called Mary? And His brothers James, Joses, Simon, and Judas? And His sisters, are they not all with us?
The Wedding Problem vv2-3
Ephesians 5:18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit,
The Wedding Procedure vv4-5
2 Lessons About Problem Solving
1. Take Your Problems to Jesus
Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Luke 2:51 Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them, but His mother kept all these things in her heart.
2 Lessons About Problem Solving
1. Take Your Problem to the Lord 2. Follow His Commands
Matthew 4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Matthew 11:28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are
heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
The Performance vv6-10
Mark 7:3-4 For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they wash their hands in a special way, holding
the tradition of the elders. When they come from the marketplace, they do not eat unless they wash....like the washing of cups, pitchers, copper vessels, and couches.
John 20:30 but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.
John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name:
John 2:1-11
STAND and READ
v1 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Now both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding. And when they ran out of wine, the mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine.”
v4 Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does your concern have to do with Me? My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servants, “Whatever He says to you, do it.” Now there were set there six waterpots of stone, according to the manner of purification of the Jews, containing twenty or thirty gallons apiece. v7 Jesus said to them,
“Fill the waterpots with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. And He said to them, “Draw some out now, and take it to the master of the feast.” And they took it. When the master of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and did not know where it came from (but the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom.
10 And he said to him, “Every man at the beginning sets out the good wine, and when the guests have well drunk, then the inferior. You have kept the good wine until now!” This beginning of signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory; and His disciples believed in Him.
A Wedding Party v1
“Marriage is a Divine Institution created by God, it strengthens the family unit, when held in honor and is the fundamental foundation for a healthy society.”
“Marriage between one man and one woman is the highest of all human relationships which is a gift from God!”
Matthew 13:55-56 Is this not the carpenter’s son? Is not His mother called Mary? And His brothers James, Joses, Simon, and Judas? And His sisters, are they not all with us?
The Wedding Problem vv2-3
Ephesians 5:18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit,
The Wedding Procedure vv4-5
2 Lessons About Problem Solving
1. Take Your Problems to Jesus
Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Luke 2:51 Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them, but His mother kept all these things in her heart.
2 Lessons About Problem Solving
1. Take Your Problem to the Lord 2. Follow His Commands
Matthew 4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Matthew 11:28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are
heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
The Performance vv6-10
Mark 7:3-4 For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they wash their hands in a special way, holding
the tradition of the elders. When they come from the marketplace, they do not eat unless they wash....like the washing of cups, pitchers, copper vessels, and couches.
John 20:30 but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.
John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: