#BibleStudy Signs and Wonders – Miracles: Water into wine 12-13-2020 – Discussion Highlights

 

Until we finish, my Sunday school class is studying Miracles of Jesus on the list below. The comments below are from our discussion this week.

 

Signs and Wonders – Miracles

Sunday School Lesson Series

Based on Signs and Wonders: Thirteen Miracles from the Life of Christ 

Serendipity House ©1998 - ISBN: 1-57494-107-0

 

Miracle #1 – Water into Wine – John 2:1-11

What’s the issue that brings Jesus to the spotlight?

• They ran out of wine
• Embarrassment
• Any shortage would have been tragic in the eyes of the host

Why involve Mary?

• Maybe she heard God’s direction.
• She was available and a friend of the family
• Mary was a typical Jewish mother and expected Jesus to help
• Jesus was used to his family asking for help since he was the “father figure” after Joseph’s death.
• Maybe she acted strictly under God's direction.

What motivated most people wanting a sign or miracle from Jesus?

• Physical needs were the most common requests.
• Prophets in the Old Testament did them.
• To help people strengthen their faith.

What does Jesus mean by 

“why do you involve me?”

• Jesus is reminding her of His true calling.

“My time is not yet come.”

• It might not have been a spiritual moment for Mary.

Why did Mary ignore Jesus’ comments?

• She wanted to help the family save face.
• She was concerned with the “here and now.”
• It was her way of saying, “The ball’s in Your court,” to Jesus.
• She did not consider his words as a rebuke, and Jesus did respond by doing what she wanted Him to do.

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