Jesus' first miracle shows us that he has come to offer a life of joy freed from the old rules of religion.
Talking Points:
- We must come to Jesus on his terms. God isn’t a cosmic vending machine who gives us everything we want at the moment we want it. John 2:1-10
- Jesus will do more than we can imagine. When Jesus filled those jars with wine, he was shocking the world about his true mission. John 10:10
- Jesus was telling the world that he wants to do something new for you. He was revealing that the way to God goes through him and is by faith. Romans 3:22
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What is the most miraculous or unexplainable thing you have ever witnessed?
- Read John 20:30-31. How do miracles act as signs? What do they point you to?
- Read John 2:1-10. Why do you think Jesus chose this as his first miracle?
- How does Mary’s approach to Jesus change at the beginning of this story? What does this teach us about how we should come to Jesus?
- Read Psalm 16:11 and John 10:10. What do these verses teach us about joy?
- Have you ever thought of joy as an important part of the Christian life? How have you seen joy demonstrated in the lives of Christians and in a church? Have you seen the opposite?
- Read John 2:11. What is the glory of God? What does this miracle teach us about Jesus?
- Read Romans 3:22. What is required of us to be made right with God? How does understanding this change your view of God and religion?
- If you aren’t experiencing the joyful Christian life, what steps can you take to find this joy?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
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