Calvary Baptist Church
New Wine
The Gospel of John- preaching series
Locations & Times
410 W Chickasaw St, Lindsay, OK 73052, USA
Sunday 10:45 AM
This passage takes place three days after the calling of Christ’s disciples.
The prophecy at the end of chapter one is about Christ establishing His Kingdom rule on this earth, and it’s all about to kick off in this passage.
In the first century, a typical wedding celebration can last up to two weeks.
Lots of food and drink are needed in order to provide for the guests in attendance and it would be a real embarrassment for the family if the provisions were to run out.
The prophecy at the end of chapter one is about Christ establishing His Kingdom rule on this earth, and it’s all about to kick off in this passage.
In the first century, a typical wedding celebration can last up to two weeks.
Lots of food and drink are needed in order to provide for the guests in attendance and it would be a real embarrassment for the family if the provisions were to run out.
There is more to this story than simply keeping a family from being embarrassed.
Up to this point, Jesus may have been submitted to Mary as His parental authority but now, Mary is releasing Jesus from His responsibility and is to submitting herself to Him.
Up to this point, Jesus may have been submitted to Mary as His parental authority but now, Mary is releasing Jesus from His responsibility and is to submitting herself to Him.
This miracle sets the pace for what Jesus’ ministry would be like.
A transformation begins to happen within Christ’s newly called disciples.
A transformation begins to happen within Christ’s newly called disciples.
How can we allow ourselves to daily be transformed by Christ?
How can we live daily as citizens of the Kingdom of God?
We do that through: _________________ _______________________
How can we live daily as citizens of the Kingdom of God?
We do that through: _________________ _______________________
We also live as Kingdom citizens by: __________ ___________________
Finally, we also live as citizens of the Kingdom by:
_______________ _______________________________
_______________ _______________________________
Be ____________________
Be ____________________
Be ____________________
Be ____________________
Be ____________________
Discussion Questions to Take Home:
Pastor Paul reveals that Mary was "releasing Jesus from His responsibility" to her and submitting to His authority. How do you see this transition playing out, and what does it teach us about letting go of control?
The servants had to show faith by filling jars with water and serving it to the master of ceremonies. Can you think of a time when God asked you to do something that required faith before you could see the outcome?
We are called to live as "strangers and aliens" in this world while still engaging with it—how do you strike this balance? What does this look like in your workplace, neighborhood, or family?
Pastor Paul emphasizes three daily practices: Daily Surrender, Daily Submission, and Daily Submersion. Which of these three do you find most challenging, and why?
What does it mean to you personally to live "in anticipation of His return"? How does this hope affect your daily decisions and priorities?
Pastor Paul reveals that Mary was "releasing Jesus from His responsibility" to her and submitting to His authority. How do you see this transition playing out, and what does it teach us about letting go of control?
The servants had to show faith by filling jars with water and serving it to the master of ceremonies. Can you think of a time when God asked you to do something that required faith before you could see the outcome?
We are called to live as "strangers and aliens" in this world while still engaging with it—how do you strike this balance? What does this look like in your workplace, neighborhood, or family?
Pastor Paul emphasizes three daily practices: Daily Surrender, Daily Submission, and Daily Submersion. Which of these three do you find most challenging, and why?
What does it mean to you personally to live "in anticipation of His return"? How does this hope affect your daily decisions and priorities?