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In John 2:1, what event is taking place?
In John 2:1, what event is taking place?
- Jesus is baptized
- John declares that Jesus is the Son of God
- a marriage (correct)
- none of the above
In John 2:1, what day does the special event take place on?
In John 2:1, what day does the special event take place on?
- The first day of the third month
- The third day (correct)
- The day of the Passover
- Mary's birthday
According to John 2:2, who was invited to the wedding?
According to John 2:2, who was invited to the wedding?
- The disciples
- Jesus
- a and c (correct)
- The ruler of the feast
In John 2:3, what did the wedding lack?
In John 2:3, what did the wedding lack?
In John 2:4, what did Jesus say to his mother when she told him about the lack of _____ in John 2:3?
In John 2:4, what did Jesus say to his mother when she told him about the lack of _____ in John 2:3?
In John 2:5, what did the mother of Jesus do and what did the thing she do imply about her?
In John 2:5, what did the mother of Jesus do and what did the thing she do imply about her?
According to John 2:6, what was sitting in the room and what did it contain?
According to John 2:6, what was sitting in the room and what did it contain?
According to John 2:7, what did Jesus tell the servants to do?
According to John 2:7, what did Jesus tell the servants to do?
According to John 2:8, what did the servants do after they filled the water pots with water?
According to John 2:8, what did the servants do after they filled the water pots with water?
According to John 2:9, what did the governor do when he tasted the water which was made wine?
According to John 2:9, what did the governor do when he tasted the water which was made wine?
According to John 2:10, what did the ruler of the feast say to the person he called in 2:9?
According to John 2:10, what did the ruler of the feast say to the person he called in 2:9?
According to John 2:11, what had begun and how did it affect Jesus?
According to John 2:11, what had begun and how did it affect Jesus?
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Study Notes
Wedding at Cana
- Jesus attended a wedding in Cana on the third day after his calling of disciples.
- The event is significant as it marks the first public miracle performed by Jesus.
Invitation to the Wedding
- Both Jesus and his disciples were invited to the marriage, indicating a close relationship with the hosts.
Lack of Wine
- During the celebration, the wedding ran out of wine, which was a critical aspect of hospitality in Jewish culture.
Interaction with Mary
- Mary, Jesus' mother, informed him about the wine shortage. Jesus responded with "Woman, what have I to do with thee?" indicating a complex relationship and his awareness of the situation.
- Jesus also stated, "Mine hour is not yet come," hinting at the timing of his public ministry.
Mary's Response
- Mary instructed the servants to follow Jesus' directions, showcasing her faith in his abilities.
Water Pots
- Six stone water pots were present, used for Jewish purification rites, each capable of holding 2-3 firkins.
Miracle of Water into Wine
- Jesus commanded the servants to fill the water pots with water, demonstrating obedience and preparation for the miracle.
- After filling the pots, the servants drew water, which had been miraculously transformed into wine, and presented it to the governor of the feast.
Governor's Reaction
- Upon tasting the wine, the governor of the feast praised the bridegroom, commenting on the quality of the wine saved for later.
Significance of the Miracle
- This miracle marked the beginning of Jesus' public ministry and revealed his glory.
- As a result, his disciples' faith in him was strengthened, highlighting the impact of the miracle on early followers.
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