Boksoon Kim Bible Study John 2:1-11 Jesus Changes Water To Wine

Gospel John Bible Study questions #5 John 2:1-11 Jesus Changes Water To Wine. 1. Where did the wedding take place? Gana Betrothal-100% bride and groom are married. 2. Who were invited to the wedding? Jesus’ mother, Jesus, and his disciples 3. What problem did Mary find? How did she find the problem? Maybe Mary was helping feast. 4. If you found the problem, how would you solve the problem? Now a day, solve with money. At that time, there was no store. 5. To whom did she report the problem? Jesus She believed that Jesus could do something. 6. What does it mean by a. “Dear, woman, why do you involve me?” What concern is that to you and to me? What does this have to do with me? Jesus is now the messiah. No more following parent’s direction. b. “My time has not yet come.” c. What is Mary’s time? or when is my time? When I want and when I need, so we ask Jesus. d. What is Jesus’ time? Later, the Jesus’ time - Jesus suffering and death Now, Jesus’ time – He wants to work. We have to follow Jesus’ time, not our time. John 7. Jesus refused His brother’s request to go to Jerusalem. 7. Why did Mary turn to the servants? Do whatever He tells you. Mary was not emotional. She made an environment of obedience. God works through obedience. Prophet Samuel Servants are ready to work and willing to work. 8. What is obedience according to Mary? Do whatever he tells you. What is obstacles to obedience – understanding Another obstacle to obedience – we don’t want to do it. 9. What was the first command of Jesus to the servants? -Fill the Jars with the water. -There are 6 jars -Each jar contains 20-30 gallons. -A servant needs to trip 24 times. Why was it difficult to obey? Servants are busy. They don’t understand. -Jesus is one of the guests. How did the servants obey? -Servants filled 6 jars to the brim 10. What was the second command of Jesus to the servants? Bring the water to the master of the banquet Why was it difficult to obey? It is washing water How did the servants obey? -Just obey 11. When was the water changed into wine? On the way, it changes to wine. 12. After tasting the wine, what did the master of the banquet say and do? -He called the bridegroom and said “you have saved the best till now”. 13. Who knew that Jesus changed water into wine? Why did they know? Who did not know that Jesus changed water into wine? Why didn’t they know? The servants-obeyed Mary-no more wine Disciples-watched and saw. Many people didn’t know what happened. It’s about faith and free wine. Free wine is nothing for tomorrow, but faith is for heaven. 14. What is the difference between sign and miracle? v. 11 ESV the first of his signs v. 11 NIV the first of his miraculous signs Sign - deep meaning behind sign. Miracle - super natural power. John’s gospel – he used signs for behind meaning. 15. Through this passage when is Jesus’ time? When we are ready to obey is Jesus’ time. It’s up to us. 16. Why did Jesus perform this first sign? v.11 He revealed the glory of the son of God.