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John 2

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1The third day, there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there. 2Jesus also was invited, with his disciples, to the wedding. 3When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no wine.” 4Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does that have to do with you and me? My hour has not yet come.” 5His mother said to the servants, “Whatever he says to you, do it.” 6Now there were six water pots of stone set there after the Jews’ way of purifying, containing two or three metretes apiece. 7Jesus said to them, “Fill the water pots with water.” So they filled them up to the brim. 8He said to them, “Now draw some out, and take it to the ruler of the feast.” So they took it. 9When the ruler of the feast tasted the water now become wine, and didn’t know where it came from (but the servants who had drawn the water knew), the ruler of the feast called the bridegroom 10and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and when the guests have drunk freely, then that which is worse. You have kept the good wine until now!” 11This beginning of his signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him. 12After this, he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, his brothers, and his disciples; and they stayed there a few days. 13The Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14He found in the temple those who sold oxen, sheep, and doves, and the changers of money sitting. 15He made a whip of cords and drove all out of the temple, both the sheep and the oxen; and he poured out the changers’ money and overthrew their tables. 16To those who sold the doves, he said, “Take these things out of here! Don’t make my Father’s house a marketplace!” 17His disciples remembered that it was written, “Zeal for your house will eat me up.” 18The Jews therefore answered him, “What sign do you show us, seeing that you do these things?” 19Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” 20The Jews therefore said, “It took forty-six years to build this temple! Will you raise it up in three days?” 21But he spoke of the temple of his body. 22When therefore he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he said this, and they believed the Scripture and the word which Jesus had said. 23Now when he was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in his name, observing his signs which he did. 24But Jesus didn’t entrust himself to them, because he knew everyone, 25and because he didn’t need for anyone to testify concerning man; for he himself knew what was in man.

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John Chapter 2 begins with the account of Jesus' first miracle at the wedding in Cana of Galilee. During the celebration, the hosts run out of wine, which would have been a significant embarrassment. Mary, the mother of Jesus, brings this issue to His attention, prompting Jesus to respond that His hour has not yet come. Nevertheless, He instructs the servants to fill six stone jars with water, and when they draw it out, it has been transformed into wine. This miracle not only demonstrates Jesus' divine authority but also signifies the abundance of the new covenant, as the wine represents joy and celebration in the Kingdom of God. This event is noted as the first of His signs, revealing His glory and leading His disciples to believe in Him. #Cana #miracle #Jesus #wine The chapter continues with Jesus cleansing the Temple in Jerusalem. Upon entering, He finds merchants and money changers conducting business within the sacred space. In righteous anger, Jesus drives them out, declaring, "Take these things away; do not make My Father’s house a house of merchandise!" This act emphasizes the sanctity of worship and the need for purity in the house of God. The Jewish leaders challenge Jesus, asking for a sign to validate His authority. Jesus responds cryptically, stating, "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up," referring to His body and foreshadowing His resurrection. This chapter highlights the dual themes of Jesus' miraculous power and His authority over religious practices, establishing Him as the true source of spiritual renewal. #Temple #cleansing #resurrection

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  1. 2 Kings 4:6v7In 2 Kings 4:6, the miraculous provision of oil parallels Jesus' miracle of turning water into wine in John 2:7-9, demonstrating God's power to provide abundantly.
  2. Psalms 69:9v17Psalm 69:9 mentions zeal for God's house consuming the psalmist, which is applied to Jesus when He cleanses the temple in John 2:17.
  3. Luke 2:49v16Jesus' statement in Luke 2:49 about being in His Father's house is echoed in John 2:16, where He cleanses the temple, emphasizing His zeal for His Father's house.
  4. Hebrews 9:11v19Hebrews 9:11 speaks of Christ as the high priest of good things to come, entering a greater and more perfect tabernacle. This is connected to Jesus referring to His body as the temple in John 2:19-21.

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