Jesus Turns Water In Wine

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Jesus' first miracle reveals His glory and points to the abundant joy of the kingdom.

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The Tony Evans Bible Commentary III. Early Ministry and Signs (2:1–4:54)

Wedding celebrations often lasted for several days, so this was indeed an embarrassing problem

The Tony Evans Bible Commentary III. Early Ministry and Signs (2:1–4:54)

wine is often spoken of in terms of celebration, blessing, and joy

The Tony Evans Bible Commentary III. Early Ministry and Signs (2:1–4:54)

Mary knew Jesus was able to solve the problem. But Jesus said, What has this concern of yours to do with me?… My hour has not yet come (2:4). Apparently she thought this was the perfect opportunity for him to publicly reveal his identity, but Jesus didn’t agree. It was not yet the time to publicly manifest his supernatural activity for all to see. Nevertheless, he solved the dilemma without advertising his identity. His mother told the servants, Do whatever he tells you (2:5). Jesus had the servants fill six stone water jars (able to hold twenty or thirty gallons each) with water, and then draw some out and take it to the headwaiter (2:6–8).

Mary’s words ought to ring in our ears. The Lord wants us to “do whatever he tells” us. He often doesn’t describe the path that he’s taking us on. He doesn’t explain how he intends to deal with our problems. He simply calls us to obey his revealed Word. Only after we’ve obeyed will we have the opportunity to experience him at a deeper level.

The Tony Evans Bible Commentary III. Early Ministry and Signs (2:1–4:54)

The headwaiter … did not know where [the wine] came from, but he knew it was good stuff. The practice in those days was to supply guests with fine wine followed by wine of inferior quality. But the headwaiter praised the groom for unexpectedly providing them with excellent wine at that point in the celebration (2:10). This was a miracle of transformation that illustrates the change in people’s lives that takes place when they believe in Jesus and obey his Word.

What does that tell us about Jesus? Well, when he moves in your life, you can count on it being the best thing for you. If you position yourself rightly through obedient submission to his agenda, he can flip the script and give you his best—even when you thought his best was a thing of the past. Jesus is the new wine, and some of his best work comes in the midst of our emptiness.

The Tony Evans Bible Commentary III. Early Ministry and Signs (2:1–4:54)

This was the first of his miracles—or signs as John refers to them (see, e.g., 4:54; 6:2, 14). While Jesus was not yet ready to manifest his identity to the crowd (see 2:4–8), who had no idea where the wine came from, he performed this sign to reveal his glory to his disciples so that their faith would be strengthened (2:11).

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