JOHN 2
7 Outlines
John 2:1-11
HOW TO BE A BLESSING
Jesus was a blessing to the married couple, the
family, and the guests at a wedding in Cana of
Jesus teaches us how to be a blessing to others when
He changed the water into wine.
JESUS WAS INTERESTED IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS – John
2:1-4 – BE INTERESTED!
JESUS WAS INVOLVED IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS – John 2:5-8
– BE INVOLVED!
JESUS IMPROVED THE LIVES OF OTHERS – John 2:9-11 – BE
AN IMPROVEMENT!
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John 2:1-11
THINGS GOT BETTER
Jesus was invited to a wedding. The wine was on short supply.
Things got better:
BECAUSE OF JESUS’ PRESENCE – Vss. 1-2 – He was
AVAILABLE
BECAUSE OF HIS MOTHER’S PETITION – Vss. 3-4 – He was
ASKED
BECAUSE OF JESUS’ PRESCRIPTION – Vss. 5-8 – He was
ADHERED TO
BECAUSE OF JESUS’ POWER – Vss. 9-11 – He was ACTIVE
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John 2:1-11
WHEN THINGS LOOK BLEAK
JESUS IS AVAILABLE - Vss. 1-4
There was no wine, but Jesus was there.
JESUS HAS AUTHORITY - Vss. 5-8
Jesus not only has authority over men but over nature
as well.
JESUS IS ABLE - Vss. 9-11
When things are at their
darkest, Jesus can shine through with help.
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John 2:1-11
WHEN JESUS WORKS A
MIRACLE
JESUS IS INVITED - Vss.
1-2
The greatest miracle of
all is salvation.
Jesus must be invited into
the life for the greatest miracle. John 1:12-13
Jesus must also be
invited to be a vital part of our daily lives and problems. John 15:1-7
JESUS IS INFORMED - Vss.
3-4
Just as Jesus was made
aware of the difficulty with the wine, we must make Him aware of all our
troubles, turning to Him in prayer for help. Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew
11:28-30, Matthew 7:7-11
JESUS IS IMPORTANT -
Vss. 5-11
He is obeyed. - Vss. 5-8
He is glorified by the
results. - Vss. 9-11
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John 2:1-12
MIRACLE CONDITIONS
What is a miracle? A miracle is anything which God
does, which man
can not do!
God is capable of doing above and beyond what we could
ask or think. Jeremiah 32:17, 27, Luke
1:37. Genesis 18:14.
There are many examples of miracles in the Bible (Name
some of your
favorites.).
People often wonder are there miracles today. The answer
of course, is yes. Every new life in
Christ is a miracle (2 Corinthians
in the lives of others and in the world in general, is
a miracle.
People often wonder what conditions are needed to see
miracles. I
believe we have the answer in this text where we see
the conditions
necessary for God to work miracles. We can ask ourselves the following
questions:
1. IS GOD PLEASED? - Vss. 1-2 - Jesus, by His
attendance, showed
approval on the wedding. For us to be in a position to see God work
miracles we must be pleasing Him. First we must be
saved. Second we
must live a Godly life. Isaiah 59:2, Psalm 66:18.
2. IS THERE A NEED? - Vs. 3 - There was a need for
wine, a symbol
of joy. To be
out of wine was a disgrace. God works miracles when
there is a need to work miracles, not just to please
the whims of
people. Also, remember that God works according to His
own will and
plan, not ours!
3. IS THERE PRAYER? - Vs. 3-4 - Mary's motives may not
have
been right, judging by Jesus' response. However, she
had the right
idea. She was asking the right person. We need to ask
God, when we
have needs. Jeremiah 33:3, 1 John 5:14-15, Luke 18:1
4. IS THERE FAITH? - Vs. 5 - Mary showed her faith by
instructing
the servants to obey the Lord. When we ask God for help, we must
have faith to believe that he will answer. James
1:5-8, Mark
5. IS THERE OBEDIENCE? - Vss. 5-10 - Jesus worked the
miracle
as the servants obeyed. Some miracles God will work without any
help from man.
Other times, He will call on us to fulfill His will. As
we obey His leading, He will work.
6. IS GOD GLORIFIED? - Vs. 11 - God will work miracles
to bring
glory to Himself.
Will the miracle that is being sought bring glory to
God or man>
If it is designed to bring glory to man, don't expect a
miracle!
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John 2:13-22
JESUS AND THE
CONCERN FOR THE
CLEANSING OF THE
COMMITMENT TO THE
CONFRONTATION CONCERNING
THE
The Jews asked for a
sign that Jesus had authority to do the things He did.
He predicted his death
(destroying the temple) and resurrection.
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John 2:13-22
AT THE
A POLLUTED
The temple in Jesus' Day
was polluted with those who were busy making a profit and even cheating those
who made purchases.
Christian, your body is
the
Is it polluted with the things
of the world? 1 John 2:15-17
A PURGED
Jesus came in and
cleansed the temple.
Christian, Jesus will
cleanse your temple, if you let Him. 1 John 1:9
A
The sign Jesus gave of
his authority to do what He did was his own resurrection. The permanent temple
referred to here is His body.
Christian, your body
will be a permanent temple for the Lord Jesus. You will be resurrected.
Maintain that temple properly now! 1 John 3:1-3