Sermon Summary
Come and See the Signs (Part 1) Gospel of John - Water to Wine
In a powerful message from John 2, Pastor David unpacks Jesus' first miraculous sign at the wedding in Cana, revealing how this seemingly simple act of turning water into wine points to profound spiritual truths. Through the crisis of depleted wine supplies at a weeklong celebration, Jesus demonstrates his divine power while operating on God's perfect timeline. The transformation of ceremonial washing jars into vessels of celebration wine symbolizes how Christ came to replace the old system of ritual cleansing with the new reality of salvation through his blood. As the master of the feast marvels at the superior quality of this miraculous wine, we're reminded that Jesus doesn't just meet our needs—he exceeds them abundantly. Most striking is Mary's timeless wisdom: "Do whatever he tells you to do," a charge that calls us to move beyond casual following into deeper surrender and obedience. Through this sign, Jesus revealed his glory and deepened his disciples' belief, challenging us today to invite him into our ordinary circumstances and trust him for extraordinary transformation.
Sermon Questions
Week 2: Come and See the Signs (Part 1) Gospel of John - Water to Wine - 1/11/26
In the sermon, Pastor David explains that John specifically calls Jesus's miracles 'signs' rather than miracles. Why is this distinction important and what deeper meaning was John trying to convey?
What 'signs' has God used in your own life to point you toward deeper spiritual truths about who He is?
Looking at John 2:1-11, what does Jesus's first sign at the wedding in Cana reveal about His character and His relationship with ordinary human experiences?
In what areas of your ordinary daily life do you need to invite Jesus to work more actively?
What is significant about Mary's simple instruction to the servants: 'Do whatever He tells you to do'? How does this relate to our own walk with Christ?
What makes it challenging for you to fully submit to doing whatever Jesus tells you to do?
How does the transformation of water used for Jewish purification rites into wine symbolize the larger spiritual transformation Jesus brings?
In what ways have you experienced Jesus transforming external religious practices into deeper spiritual realities in your life?
The sermon mentions that Jesus operated on a 'divine timetable.' How does this concept appear in the story, and what does it teach us about God's timing in our lives?
Where in your life are you struggling to trust God's timing instead of trying to force your own timeline?