John 2 wedding at cana commentary on the book

On the third day there was a wedding in cana of galilee, and the mother of jesus was there. It contains the famous stories of the miracle of jesus turning water into wine and jesus expelling the money changers from the temple. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. Todays excerpt is from the gospel of john, the newest installment in the zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament. An interesting point is that if one does take the events of chapter 1 to fill the first week of jesus public ministry, and as such to constitute a. Study the bible online using commentary on john 2 and more. It doesnt sound like any way to talk to your mother, let alone any woman for that matter. The wedding at cana is not just an interesting story included at random, but provides clues to the meaning of the rest of this gospel. John selects this incident, not found in the other gospels, to begin to reveal who jesus is. The wedding couples names are not mentioned, but because cana was a small village, its likely they had some connection to nathaniel.

One questions whether this reference is a deliberate allusion. The mystery of the woman at cana catholic exchange. I think that john wrote this gospel so that we today could be included in. The simplest explanation of the changing of the water into wine is given in 2. On the third day there was a marriage at cana in galilee, and the mother. Those that would have christ with them at their marriage, must invite him by prayer, and he will come.

Thus christ came to bring in the grace of the gospel, which is as wine, that cheereth god and man. The idea of a party often means pride, lavish expenditures, and intoxication with alcohol. John 2 english standard version esv the wedding at cana. Turning water into wine is the first miraculous sign in johns gospel. Why did jesus make his inaugural sign a miracle which is hidden from any but the disciples. While they enjoyed the afterglow of their wedding ceremony, jesus was organizing a rescue party for their reception. When mary informs jesus, here is the startling reply. In fact the other three gospel writers mention it but not john. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. The trip, 3040 miles one way is possible in 2 days, but i also wonder if this is john telling us that jesus was late to the feast. Study guide for john 2 by david guzik blue letter bible. Jan 07, 2018 sunday, january 14, 2018, wedding at cana jesus did this, the first of his signs and revealed his glory. Earlier in the gospel of john, we are told that jesus called nathaniel, who was born in cana, and saw nathaniel sitting under a fig tree even before they met. It is not related to his time in the heart of the earth.

David guzik commentary on john 2,where jesus performs the miracle of turning. The final verse tells us the miracle at cana is the first of jesus signs. Visit us at for online studies through the entire bible. John 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Jesus mother was there, 2 and jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. And the third day there was a marriage in cana of galilee.

In his account of the life, death, and resurrection of jesus, john carefully chose only seven miracles to the story. John 2 commentary william barclays daily study bible. The completed registration allows us to send order and donation receipts to the email address you provided. We will look at each verse independently, in a commentary format, beginning with verse one of john chapter 2. Obedient son, ultimate purifier, allproviding bridegroom. This is no parlor trick done to attract attention to himself. And jesus was invited to the wedding and so were his disciples. The jews require a miracle, as a proof that he had authority to do these things, 18. Similarly john records the story of the man born blind to demonstrate the fact.

The miracle of jesus turning water into wine at the wedding in cana comes early in johns gospel, in john 2. On the third day there was a wedding in cana of galilee, and the mother of. When the wine had run short, jesus mother said to him. The story of the wedding at cana of galilee is found only in johns gospel. It was not easy when jeannette and i married, and it may not have been easy for some of you.

What is the meaning of the six stone jars at the wedding in cana. On the third day after jesus departed for galilee there was a wedding in cana, in galilee. After clicking register, you will receive an email with a link to verify your account and to complete your registration. I have been trying to discover why this reference to the third day may have been placed here in the text. I enjoy being able to perform marriage ceremonies and be involved in the festivities. Now in todays text there is a verse that confirms that we are on the right track when we think and pray this way. Chuck missler john chapter 2, session 3 chucks teachings on the gospel of john is a blessed teaching for our generation, and should be shared with anyone who will listen. Now both jesus and his disciples were invited to the wedding. Jun 10, 2017 a chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of john taught by pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario, oregon. The most notable is the resurrection of christ to life on the third day.

And the third day namely, after christs coming into galilee, and discoursing there with nathanael, as related above. One old tradition says that this was john the gospel writers wedding, and he left. While in this world we sometimes find ourselves in straits, even when we think ourselves in fulness. John 2 is the second chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Introduction conducting weddings is one of the great privileges of being a pastor. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Dec 24, 2018 earlier in the gospel of john, we are told that jesus called nathaniel, who was born in cana, and saw nathaniel sitting under a fig tree even before they met. John 2 matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible. It is very desirable when there is a marriage, to have christ own and bless it.

John 2 english standard version esv the wedding at cana 2 on the third day there was a wedding at cana in galilee, and the mother of jesus was there. Jesus departed bethsaida 2 days before the day of the wedding. The significance of the wedding in cana of galilee no. This is jesus first act of ministry in this gospel. John 2 esv the wedding at cana on the third day bible. Jesus turns water into wine in the wedding at cana.

Each of these points to a particular emphasis of each gospel. Obedient son, ultimate purifier, allproviding bridegroom desiring. John 2 niv bible on the third day a wedding took place. The miracle at cana in galilee, where our lord changed water into wine, 111. Because the book of john does not describe the 40 days in the wilderness that followed his baptism. John 2, new international version niv the bible app. He purges the temple at the feast of the passover, 17. Jan 12, 2014 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Turning water into wine is the first miraculous sign in john s gospel. In the second chapter of johns gospel we have the account of the first miracle of our. There was a marriage gamos, a marriagefeast, to grace the solemnity.

John 2 new revised standard version nrsv the wedding at cana. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Present at the wedding are jesus, his disciples, and jesus mother, never called mary in the fourth gospel see 2. Of course, this against the plain meaning of this passage and all of the gospel. Memorize scripture wherever you go with the bible audio app. We come to the wedding at cana not simply as guests and spectators, but as participants, as a bride or groom, seeking union, intimacy, and wholeness. Jul 09, 2018 the miracle of jesus turning water into wine at the wedding in cana comes early in johns gospel, in john 2. Sunday, january 14, 2018, wedding at cana jesus did this, the first of his signs and revealed his glory. John 2 nrsv the wedding at cana on the third day bible. An exegetical reading of the wedding at cana john 2.

It confirms that jesus is the messiah promised in scripture, while pointing to the glory that will be revealed when jesus pours out his life in love through crucifixion. It starts with meeting with couples that seem to float in for premarital counseling. Neither does it seem to have been easy for this unnamed couple whose wedding jesus, his mother, and his disciples attend in cana of galilee. John has particularly noted this because the third day has a symbolic meaning. On the third day a wedding took place at cana in galilee. The mother of jesus was there, 2 and jesus and his disciples had also been invited. John 2 on the third day there was a wedding at cana in. The significance of the wedding at cana mark shea john is careful to note that jesus first miracle at cana is done in response to marys intercession john 2.

An exegetical reading of the wedding at cana zondervan. John 2 niv bible on the third day a wedding took place at. If mary hadnt made her request and persisted after jesus first reply, would jesus still have performed this sign. Read jesus works his first miracle at cana in galilee. The wedding at cana, temple cleansed, belief because of miracles. The miracle or sign of turning water into wine is suggested to be the first example of the greater things as described in john earlier.