Jesus words 6 – John 2:1-12
2/10/2019
Wedding at Cana
When on Johns Gospel – remember his aim ( John 20:30-31 )
Mary’s concern – why?
Implications of Mary’s attitude toward Jesus.
Reliance
Confidence
Know compassion
Covenant w/ Abram (?)
He came from the town of Cana, Cana in Galilee, really very, very close, in a short walking distance, from Nazareth. John 21:2 identifies him from Cana. He was brought to Jesus by Philip, and every time you see the listing of the apostles, Philip and Nathanael or Philip and Bartholomew are always linked together.
Background :
Symmetry – Rev19:6ff
Tree of life – beginning and end
40 yrs argue vs 40 days obedience
Through Jordan waters
( God’s promise fulfilled)
12 tribes & 12 apostles
Wine brings relief / wine brings forgiveness
Wedding at Cana
Vs. 3
– why does Mary bring this to Jesus
Vs . 4
– dear woman
– “what to you and me”
– my hour not arriving
Vs. 5
– Mary’s response
– servants/ diakonois
Vs 6
– instructions followed
Vs. 8
– master of the banquet
Sirach 32:1-9 (NRSV)
If they make you master of the feast, do not exalt yourself; be among them as one of their number. Take care of them first and then sit down; 2 when you have fulfilled all your duties, take your place, so that you may be merry along with them and receive a wreath for your excellent leadership.
3 Speak, you who are older, for it is your right, but with accurate knowledge, and do not interrupt the music. 4 Where there is entertainment, do not pour out talk; do not display your cleverness at the wrong time.
… 9 Among the great do not act as their equal; and when another is speaking, do not babble.
Vs 10
– everyone … but not you
Vs 11
– revealed faith
Apply :
Verse 5 !