Wine
Jesus first miracle was to make wine out of water. Just a few observations from the text.
1) I think it is significant that Jesus first miracle was to make wine (apparently so did John). Jesus liked to party! He like to hang out at parties. There is some aspect of the kingdom of God that involves a party . . . At least the spirit of a party.
2) Jesus didn't just turn a little water into wine . . . It says he made approximately 150 gallons of wine!!! This is after the wine they had purchased ran out! Some party! Of course we know Jesus never got drunk, but I can understand how he got the reputation of being a "drunkard."
3) He made awesome wine! We at least know it was the best wine served that night.
4) Finally, John's gospel deals with belief. It is why he wrote the Gospel, "that you might believe." Belief is an important aspect of the kingdom of God. That we believe in Jesus. Up until this miracle the disciples must have had some faith in Jesus . . . At least enough to follow him. Just at the end of this party, it says, "He thus revealed his glory, and his disciples put their faith in him." This was the beginning of a deeper faith that the disciples had in Jesus.
1) I think it is significant that Jesus first miracle was to make wine (apparently so did John). Jesus liked to party! He like to hang out at parties. There is some aspect of the kingdom of God that involves a party . . . At least the spirit of a party.
2) Jesus didn't just turn a little water into wine . . . It says he made approximately 150 gallons of wine!!! This is after the wine they had purchased ran out! Some party! Of course we know Jesus never got drunk, but I can understand how he got the reputation of being a "drunkard."
3) He made awesome wine! We at least know it was the best wine served that night.
4) Finally, John's gospel deals with belief. It is why he wrote the Gospel, "that you might believe." Belief is an important aspect of the kingdom of God. That we believe in Jesus. Up until this miracle the disciples must have had some faith in Jesus . . . At least enough to follow him. Just at the end of this party, it says, "He thus revealed his glory, and his disciples put their faith in him." This was the beginning of a deeper faith that the disciples had in Jesus.
posted by Jon Knapp at
8:10 AM
2 Comments:
I love this story, not just for the wine, but because it is as theologically rich as anything in the gospels. Jesus first display of his glory is not just at any party, it's a wedding feast...has an eschatalogical ring to it, don't you think.
And don't forget the 2nd half of John's purpose statement..."that by believing you will have life in his name." It adds a significance to the whole belief thing.
One more thing...I know this passage refers to his discipes putting their faith in him...but this won't be the last time. I'm looking forward to your blog the next time this phrase shows up.
Great comments Justin! Thanks for bringing the second half of the purpose stament in. It is very significant, and probably largely missed.
I am excited to blog as well through this this gospel tracing the belief theme as it relates to Jesus (King of the kingdom) and the good news of him (the gospel).
Thanks for reading and posting I love getting your perspective.
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