Lesson 448: John 2:5
Lesson 448: John 2:5
John 2:5
The Blueprint — The Verse
His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”
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The Context — The History
Jesus attended a wedding in Cana of Galilee with His mother and early disciples. Jewish weddings were major community events, and running out of wine brought shame on the host family.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
When wine ran short, Mary told Jesus the problem. He responded that His hour had not yet come, yet Mary told the servants to do whatever He instructed — leading to His first miraculous sign.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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John 2:4
Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does that have to do with you and me? My hour has not yet come.”
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John 2:6
Now there were six water pots of stone set there after the Jews’ way of purifying, containing two or three metretes apiece.
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Discussion
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What does Mary's instruction to servants teach about responding to Jesus?
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How do ordinary needs become settings for God's glory?
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When have you needed simply to do what Jesus says?
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