January 24
Lesson 8
A WEDDING IN CANA
DEVOTIONAL READING: Matthew 5:12–16
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: John 2:1–12
JOHN 2:1–12
2 And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.
3 And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.
4 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.
5 His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.
6 And there were set there six water pots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three fir kins apiece.
7 Jesus saith unto them, Fill the water pots with water. And they filled them up to the brim.
8 And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it.
9 When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,
10 And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now.
11 This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.
12 After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days.
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KEY VERSE
This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.
—John 2:11
SACRED GIFTS AND HOLY GATHERINGS
Unit 2: Four Weddings and a Funeral
LESSONS 5–9
LESSON AIMS
After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
1. Outline the salient features of Jesus’ first miracle.
2. Explain the purpose of Jesus’ miracles.
3. Explore ways to develop an apologetic's ministry in his or her church to help strengthen believers’ faith.
LESSON OUTLINE
Introduction
A. A Daughter Is Married
B. Lesson Background
I. Village Wedding (JOHN 2:1, 2)
A. Mary the Helper (v. 1)
B. Jesus the Guest (v. 2)
II. Social Crisis (JOHN 2:3–10)
A. Running out of Wine (vv. 3–5)
A Messed-Up Banquet
B. Filling up Containers (vv. 6–8)
C. Wondering at Quality (vv. 9, 10)
III. First Sign (JOHN 2:11, 12)
A. Revealing Divine Glory (v. 11)
Whose Glory?
B. Departing for Capernaum (v. 12)
Conclusion
A. Miracles and Me
B. Prayer
C. Thought to Remember
HOW TO SAY IT
Bethabara Beth-ab-uh-ruh.
Cana Kay-nuh.
Capernaum Kuh-per-nay-um.
Galilee Gal-uh-lee.
Nathanael Nuh-than-yull (th as in thin).
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What Do You Think?
What are ways to respond when put on the spot to do something when the timing seems wrong?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ Considering the need that exists
■ Considering the motives of the one asking
■ Considering the options available
■ Considering the consequences of declining
■ Other
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What Do You Think?
What was a situation where you served as a go-between? How did things turn out?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ Situation of equipping
■ Situation of rebuke
■ Situation of comfort
■ Other
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What Do You Think?
What do you need to make available for the Lord’s use? How will you do so?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ Material resources
■ Spiritual gifts
■ Personal abilities
■ Other
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What Do You Think?
When was a time you were surprised as God did something astonishing by means of something quite ordinary? What did this teach you?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ Ordinary situation
■ Ordinary things
■ Other
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What Do You Think?
In what ways has Christ’s work in your life increased your faith in Him?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ Regarding a change in life direction
■ Regarding provision in a time of need
■ Regarding a healing, physical or spiritual
■ Other
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