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Announcements • Welcome to the MOB! • Website: www. ibcmob. net • Season of Service, Nov 8 -9, 2014 • Urban Immersion, Nov 6 -9, 2014 October 28, 2014 Lesson 7 - John 2: 1 -12 1

Memory Verse John 2: 11 (ESV) This, the first of His signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested His glory. And His disciples believed in Him. October 28, 2014 Lesson 7 - John 2: 1 -12 2

John’s Purpose John 20: 30 -31 30 Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. October 28, 2014 Lesson 7 - John 2: 1 -12 3

The Gospel According to John Outline Focus Incarnation of the Son of God Reference 1: 1 -18 Division Topic Presentation of the Son of God Opposition to the Son of God 1: 19 - 4: 54 5: 1 - 12: 50 Introduction to Christ Revelation of Christ Rejection of Christ Seven Miracles That you might believe Time October 28, 2014 A Few Years Lesson 7 - John 2: 1 -12 Preparation of the Disciples 13: 1 - 17: 26 Crucifixion and Resurrection of the Son of God 18: 1 - 21: 25 Revelation of Christ Rejection of Christ Upper Room Discourse Supreme Miracle That you might have life A Few Hours A Few Weeks 4

Last Week John 1: 35 -51 Jesus calls the first disciples John 1: 35 -39 Andrew and John (Apostle) leave John the Baptist and follow Jesus John 1: 40 -42 Simon Peter follows Jesus John 1: 43 Philip follows Jesus John 1: 44 -51 Nathaniel follows Jesus October 28, 2014 Lesson 7 - John 2: 1 -12 5

This Week John 2: 1 -12 Jesus’ First Sign John 2: 1 -10 Jesus Creates Wine John 2: 11 -12 Jesus’ Disciples Believe October 28, 2014 Lesson 7 - John 2: 1 -12 6

John 2: 1 -12 1 On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. 3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine. ” 4 And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come. ” 5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you. ” October 28, 2014 Lesson 7 - John 2: 1 -12 7

John 2: 1 -12 6 Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. 7 Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water. ” And they filled them up to the brim. 8 And he said to them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the feast. ” So they took it. October 28, 2014 Lesson 7 - John 2: 1 -12 8

John 2: 1 -12 9 When the master of the feast tasted the water now become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom 10 and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and when people have drunk freely, then the poor wine. But you have kept the good wine until now. ” 11 This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him. October 28, 2014 Lesson 7 - John 2: 1 -12 9

John 2: 1 -12 12 After this he went down to Capernaum, with his mother and his brothers and his disciples, and they stayed there for a few days. October 28, 2014 Lesson 7 - John 2: 1 -12 10

Where is Bethsaida? October 28, 2014 Lesson 7 - John 2: 1 -12 11

Where is Cana? October 28, 2014 Lesson 7 - John 2: 1 -12 Approximate Distance From: Bethsaida To: Cana 45 km = 28 miles Travel Time: approx. 7 hours @ 4 mph 12

Where is Capernaum? October 28, 2014 Lesson 7 - John 2: 1 -12 Approximate Distance From: Cana To: Capernaum 38 km = 24 miles Travel Time: approx. 6 hours @ 4 mph 13

John 2: 1 -12 Importance of Weddings • Lasted several days to a week • Groom had full responsibility for cost • Significant event in the town October 28, 2014 Lesson 7 - John 2: 1 -12 14

John 2: 1 -12 Importance of Wine • Was a staple drink • Water was dangerous to drink • Would be a major embarrassment to run out of wine at a wedding feast October 28, 2014 Lesson 7 - John 2: 1 -12 15

John 2: 1 -12 • • October 28, 2014 Conversation between Jesus and Mary “Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come. ” Woman (lady or ma’am) – Courteous, but not intimate. Jesus was committed to God and His will Divine schedule leading up to death and resurrection determined by God. Lesson 7 - John 2: 1 -12 16

John 2: 1 -12 Water into Wine • Six stone water jars (used for purification rites / ceremonial washings) • Filled to the brim (20 - 30 gallons each) October 28, 2014 Lesson 7 - John 2: 1 -12 17

John 2: 1 -12 Water into Wine • Best wine ever (600 -900 modern bottles) • Jesus created something out of nothing • Only the servants and His disciples knew October 28, 2014 Lesson 7 - John 2: 1 -12 18

John 2: 1 -12 Significance of the Sign • “revealed His glory, and His disciples put their faith in Him” • Jesus the Creator (John 1: 1 -3, Genesis 1) • John 20: 31 October 28, 2014 Lesson 7 - John 2: 1 -12 19

Small Group Discussion & Application 1. What does the conversation between Jesus and His mother reveal about His ministry? 2. How has God revealed His glory to you? How has this strengthened your faith? 3. Has God ever provided for you in an amazing way? Share your story. October 28, 2014 Lesson 7 - John 2: 1 -12 20

Closing • Questions? • Comments? • Closing Prayer October 28, 2014 Lesson 7 - John 2: 1 -12 21