Today’s passage: John 2:1-12
Helpful thoughts:
- Jesus had not performed other miracles like this (Verse 11 – “This, the first of his signs”). But, Jesus’ mother (Mary) knew what he was able to do.
- Jesus knew it wasn’t time to reveal what He could do. He would do this miracle for his mother, but privately.
- It was not his hour. Jesus’ “hour” was the time of his crucifixion. He knew that if word started to spread widely about his supernatural abilities, things would go “off schedule.”
- John tells the reader that the disciples believed in Him after seeing this miracle because the reader is supposed to do the same!
Questions to consider:
- In what way was Mary’s faith displayed in today’s passage? If this was the first of Jesus’ signs, what did she have to know and believe about Him?
- What did Jesus know about Himself? Does it look like He was discovering who He was or was He well aware of His purpose and the timing? How does this also show us that He is the Son of God (Besides the miracle)? What attribute of God does this display?
- How can this display of Christ’s knowledge and miraculous power bolster our faith? This miracle might seem like a small thing compared to what we know Jesus is about to do as we continue to read. But, imagine reading this for the first time, knowing nothing of what’s to come. What might you be thinking?