Seven Miracles in the Gospel of John (Part 1)

by · 01/17/2020

MIRACLE #1 – John 2:1-11

This is the FIRST PUBLIC MIRACLE performed by the Lord Jesus Christ.

I. THE MARRIAGE (verses 1-2)

Verse 1 – “the third day” – reminder of the RESURRECTION – belief in the resurrection is absolutely NECESSARY for salvation – cf. Romans 10:9, 10

  • “a marriage” – 2 days = 2000 years (cf. Hosea 6:2), then a MARRIAGE – Jesus Christ and the CHURCH – cf. Revelation 19:6-9

Verse 2 – Jesus and his disciples are called to the marriage

  • Marriage customs in the Bible involved a FEAST – cf. Gen. 29:22, 23

II. MARY (JESUS’ MOTHER) (verses 3-5)

Verse 3 – If Mary is the mediatrix, then why can’t she handle this problem on her own?  She goes to Jesus Christ because she KNOWS that He CAN do something about the situation.

  • cf. Luke 11:27, 28

Verse 4 – Jesus always referred to Mary as “Woman” – see also John 19:26

  • What is this “hour” that the Lord speaks of?
    • cf. John 7:30
    • cf. John 8:20
    • cf. John 12:27
  • Why does he mention something about “his hour” if she mentioned WINE?
    • There is a relationship in the Bible between WINE and BLOOD
      • cf. Genesis 49:11
      • cf. Deuteronomy 32:14
      • cf. Isaiah 49:26
      • cf. Isaiah 63:3

Verse 5 – A GOOD way to live: “Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.”

  • Notice it is Mary giving the SOUND ADVICE!
  • COMPARE Luke 6:46

III. THE MIRACLE (verses 6-11)

Verse 6 –  SIX waterpots of STONE

  • SIX – number of MAN
  • STONE – just like the HEART of man – cf. Zechariah 7:12
  • 1 firkin = 8 or 9 gallons
    • 20-25 gallons per waterpot x 6 = 120-150 gallons

Verse 7 – the commands of Jesus Christ, no “hocus pocus” – just Him SPEAKING – His WORDS are powerful! (cf. John 6:66-68, 18:5, 6)

  • What sort of WATER does Jesus Christ provide?
    • cf. John 7:37-39

Verse 8 – Notice the commands going back to v. 7 – FILL – DRAW OUT – BEAR

  • This is EXACTLY what the Lord wants to do with you and I
    • Fill us with the Spirit 
    • Allow the Spirit to be poured OUT
    • The benefit is for OTHERS (not US!)

Verses 9-11 – The ruler of the feast essentially told the bridegroom: “You have saved the best for last.”

  • This FIRST public miracle of Jesus Christ was NOT the LAST!