The Seven Signs | Where is the Wine
Main Text: John 2:1-12
I. Introduction
- The Gospel of John is very different from Matthew, Mark, and Luke, the Synoptic Gospels.
- In the Synoptic Gospels, Jesus’ miracles are acts of ______________, illustrating the kingdom of God and its purpose to destroy the works of the ______________.
- In John’s Gospel, miracles are ______________ that reveal Jesus’ ______________ to bring us to greater ______________ in Him.
- In the Synoptic Gospels, Jesus’ miracles are acts of ______________, illustrating the kingdom of God and its purpose to destroy the works of the ______________.
- John’s Gospel is arranged around
seven signs that reveal Jesus’ glory to us.
II. A Look at the Text
- Jesus has a group of ______________ following Him, and they go to a wedding. This event occurs during the first week after Jesus was baptized.
- ______________ plays a role in ensuring there is enough food and drink for the guests.
- Wedding feasts could last up to a ______________.
- Near the end of the feast, the ______________ runs out.
- Mary comes to Jesus and tells Him about the ______________.
- Wedding feasts could last up to a ______________.
- Because Jesus’ mission has begun, His relationship with His mother is ______________.
- The term “Woman” could also be translated as “Dear Woman.”
- Jesus replies, “Why do you involve me? My hour has not yet come.”
- His mother tells the ______________, “do whatever He tells you,” for she knew He would do something to fix the problem.
- Jesus instructs the servants to fill the stone water jars with water and ______________ it to the master of the feast.
- Jesus turns the water into ______________—the ______________ wine.
III. How Does This Miracle or Sign Reveal Jesus’ Glory?
- A prophetic picture is shown.
- Jesus would provide complete ______________ for all mankind—a cleansing from ______________.
- ______________ cleansed the outward man.
- At the Last Supper, Jesus redefined wine as a symbol of His ______________.
- His blood, shed for humanity, would ______________ the world from sin.
- ______________ cleansed the outward man.
- Jesus would provide complete ______________ for all mankind—a cleansing from ______________.
- Jesus performed His first miracle at a wedding because He was at the first wedding of all time, for He made
Adam and Eve. - ______________ is the good wine, saved for last.
- In Him, there is no ______________ in God.
- He is concerned about our every ______________.
- There is no lack of ______________.
- He is the God of ______________.
- He is concerned about our every ______________.
- He works through our ______________ to His word.
IV. Conclusion