7 January

I. Reading: 1John 5:14-21: Whatever we may ask, he hears us.

Gospel: John 2:1-12: This was the first of the sign given by Jesus: It was given at Cana in Galilee.

Revelation: Creative Power: Sign (God takes initiative to act/make miracle)

After the epiphany-the appearance or manifestation of God on earth/world shows the true kingship of Jesus in the world as against the king Herod. This was the first miraculous sign Jesus performed. It demonstrated His very purpose for coming to earth: to reveal the creative power of God. He had the power to create or to make (parallel to Genesis 1: 1f) and produce what was needed to meet human’s need.

1.    A wedding in Cana of Galilee (v.1-2)

a.    Time: third day

b.    Mary attended: invitation is very important otherwise there won’t be a miracle

c.     Jesus and the disciples attended

2.    The concern of Jesus’ creative power (v.3-5) parallel to Gen 1:1f.

a.    Mary’s social concern

b.    Jesus’ deeper concern: To meet man’s spiritual need

c.     Mary’s confidence in her Son

3.    The revelation of Jesus’ creative power (v.6-8)

a.    The materials: Water Jars-used for cleansing and quenching thirst

b.    The command: Prepare/fill the jars

c.     The obedience: They drew water and experience the creative power of Jesus

4.    The results of Jesus’ creative power (v.9-11)

a.    People’s needs were met

b.    Christ’s glory was revealed

c.     The disciples’ faith was strengthened

Thought: Jesus honoured marriage by attending the wedding feast and by meeting the urgent need of the bridegroom. He graced and blessed the marriage because he was invited...to the wedding. So invitation to Jesus and Mary and disciples of Jesus is very important to see the creative power of God and the miracle of Jesus Christ.

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