JESUS CHANGES WATER INTO WINE
John 2:1-22
Key Verse 2:11 “What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory, and his disciples believed in him.”
1. What problem arose and why is it such a serious problem for a Jewish wedding? (1-3)
2. Why did Jesus’ mother tell Jesus about the problem? (3) Why do you think Jesus answered his mother in the way he did? (4; cf. Mark 3:33-35) How did Mary respond to Jesus? (5)
3. What did Jesus ask the servants to do and why could it be difficult to obey? (6,7a, 8a)
4. In what respect does this sign reveal Jesus’ glory? How does Jesus’ first sign serve as an illustration of a Christian life? (cf. 2 Corinthians 5:17)
5. Why was Jesus so angry at the way the temple being used? (13-16; cf. Luke 19:46) How did the disciples respond to Jesus’ actions? (17; cf. Psalm 69:9)
6. How did the Jewish leaders respond? (18) How did Jesus answer them and what did he mean? (19-21) How did Jesus become the temple? (21-22)