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Miracle at Cana; First Passover - Cleansing of the Temple.

I. Text

John 2

And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: 2 And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. 3 And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. 4 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come. 5 His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. 6 And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece. 7 Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. 8 And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it. 9 When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, 10 And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now. 11 This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.

12 After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days. 13 And the Jews' passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem, 14 And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: 15 And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables; 16 And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise. 17 And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up. 18 Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things? 19 Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. 20 Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days? 21 But he spake of the temple of his body. 22 When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them; and they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said.

Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did. 24 But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, 25 And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.

II. Discussion Questions

77. Where is Cana? Locate using a Bible atlas or dictionary. (v.1)

78. How did Jesus make the journey to Cana in three days? (v.1)

79. In what way or sense was Mary the mother of Jesus? (v.1)

80. Why would Jesus go to a wedding? (v.2)

81. Was Mary expecting a miracle from Jesus? (v.3)

82. Name at least two places where Christ rejected the intervention of His family during His ministry. (v.3)

83. Were the words of Jesus in verse 4 a rebuke to Mary?

84. In contrast to the ministry of Jesus, do we read of John the Baptist performing any miracles in his ministry? (vv.4,5)

85. What is spiritual lesson for us in verse 5?

86. What is "the manner of the purifying of the Jews" in verse 6?

87. Was purifying before meals in the Mosaic Law? If so where? (v.6)

88. How does Mark 7:3ff relate to verse 6?

89. Was this a drunken wedding feast?

90. Does the Greek word "oinos" always refer to intoxicating wine? (v.9)

91. Is this the first recorded miracle of Christ? (v.11)

92. Why should we believe what the Bible says about the miracles of Christ? (v.11) Try to be concise and specific in your answer.

93. Give at least two reasons why this miracle cannot be used by people today to justify wine drinking.

94. What does the word "disciple" mean? (v.11)

95. What do you believe the main purpose of this miracle was or is? (v.11)

96. Where was Capernum? (v.12) Can we know for certain its location?

97. Cite at least three other Bible verses that mention Capernum. (v.12)

98. Why did Jesus go to Capernum and what did He do? Does Matthew 4:12,13 help? 99. Who are His brethren? (v.12)

100. Did Jesus have any brothers or sisters? If so how many. Also, cite Bible chapter and verse.

101. Is the teaching of the perpetual virginity of Mary by catholics false? If so why? Use Bible verses to support your answer.

102. What difference is there between brethren and disciples in verse 12?

103. What is "the Jews' passover"? (v.13)

104. What was the feast of the passover to commemorate? (v.13)

105. Why were animals being sold in the temple and why were moneychangers there? (v.14)

106. Did Jesus cleanse the temple once or twice? (v.14) What about Mark 11:15-17?

107. How was it that Jesus was not resisted by all the merchants? (v.15)

108. What example does this serve to those who merchandise holy things today?

109. What does 2 Peter 2 teach regarding merchandising?

110. How does verse 16 relate to Luke 2:49?

111. How does Psalm 69 relate to verse 17?

112. Give two Old Testament prophecies concerning Jesus cleansing of the temple (v.17)

113. What can be said of the word "sign" in verse 18? Compare with Matthew 12:38 and comment.

114. What type of sign did the Jews demand of Jesus? (v.18)

115. What is the meaning of Jesus answer in verse 19?

116. Show in scripture where Jesus repeated this prophecy before Caiaphas.

117. Was Jesus mocked for His words in v.19? What does Matthew 27:40 say?

118. Why do you think the Jews posed the question in verse 20?

119. Is there any importance to the number 46 in verse 20?

120. When was the Jewish temple destroyed? (v.20)

121. Are believers bodies temples of the Holy Spirit? (v.21) cf. 1 Corinthains 6:19 and explain

. 122. Where is the sanctuary or kingdom of God today? (v.21) Back up your answer with scripture.

123. What does the word "believed" mean in verse 23?

124. By comparing John 2 verse 11 with verse 23 can we say that Jesus performed other miracles that are not recorded?

125. Why did Jesus "not commit himself unto them" (v.24)

126. What does the phrase "he knew all men" mean in v.24?

127. Show the connection between verse 25 and Matthew 9:4.

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