Chestnut Ridge Church
One of Jesus’ closest friends, John, witnessed Jesus perform dozens, if not hundreds, of miracles.
When he penned the Gospel of John, he only chose seven of them to highlight who Jesus was (and is!)
and the difference he can make in our lives.
Join us for this new series as we focus on how amazing Jesus is,
and consider what he is capable of in our lives.
Music from today
This Is Amazing Grace, Giants (Nothing's Impossible), My Victory, Sons and Daughters
Seven - Part 1 [February 11, 2018] Tim Haring
Problem: People look for joy in the wrong places
Solution: Jesus is the Source of Joy
John 20:30-31 HCSB
This turning water into wine was the first of 35 recorded miracles Jesus performed.
– Vincent
[1] Blum, E. A. (1985). John. In J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck (Eds.), The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures (Vol. 2, p. 278). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
Jesus is the Source of lasting joy
John 2:1-5 HCSB
To run out of supplies would be a dreadful embarrassment in a ‘shame’ culture; there is some evidence it could also lay the groom open to a lawsuit from aggrieved relatives of the bride.
– Quora
John 2:6 HCSB
In contrast with the ministry of Moses who turned water into blood as a sign of God’s judgment, Jesus brings joy. His first miracle was a gracious indication of the joy, which He provides by the Spirit.
– E.A Blum
[1] Blum, E. A. (1985). John. In J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck (Eds.), The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures (Vol. 2, pp. 278–279). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
John 2:7-11 HCSB
John 1:1-3 HCSB
To the Jewish mind, wine symbolized joy. In fact, the rabbis had a contemporary saying: “Without wine, there is no joy.”
– Quora
Jesus is the Source of lasting joy