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An exegetical reading of the wedding at cana zondervan. John selects this incident, not found in the other gospels, to begin to reveal who jesus is. Introduction conducting weddings is one of the great privileges of being a pastor. The final verse tells us the miracle at cana is the first of jesus signs. John 2, new international version niv the bible app. David guzik commentary on john 2,where jesus performs the miracle of turning. The wedding at cana is not just an interesting story included at. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. Within the gospel of john the story functions in a theological and even allegorical mannerit is the first of seven signs, the water into wine story, but that is not to say it lacks any historical foundation. And both jesus was called, and his disciples there are several remarkable circumstances here.

This phrase, found in any other than ajewish book, would be taken to mean either the full. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Cana of galilee has been identified with both kanet eljelil, or khurbet kanet, and kefr kenna. I have been trying to discover why this reference to the third day may have been placed here in the text. Jesus mother was there, 2 and both jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding. One questions whether this reference is a deliberate allusion. Verses 111 we have here the story of christs miraculous conversion of water into wine at a marriage in cana of galilee. Bishop john spong suggests in his book born of a woman that the event was the wedding of. A common theme of the gospel of john is contrast, and the two stories in this chapter are very different. For jesus, like for moses and the burning bush exodus 3, the whole land is holy. Present at the wedding are jesus, his disciples, and jesus mother, never called mary. John 2 matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible.

And jesus was invited to the wedding and so were his disciples. When mary informs jesus, here is the startling reply. John 2 commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools. Chapters 212 are often called the book of signs, because in them jesus. John 1 john 2 john 3 the wedding at cana 1 on the third day there was a wedding at cana in galilee, and the mother of jesus was there. Read jesus works his first miracle at cana in galilee. Preach this week craft of preaching wp app wp books bible index support this site. It confirms that jesus is the messiah promised in scripture, while pointing to the glory that will be revealed when jesus pours out his life in love through crucifixion.

The mystery of the woman at cana catholic exchange. The transformation of water into wine at the marriage at cana or wedding at cana is the first miracle attributed to jesus in the gospel of john. Todays excerpt is from the gospel of john, the newest installment in the zondervan exegetical commentary on the. This was probably the first christian wedding that was ever in the world. Earlier in the gospel of john, we are told that jesus called nathaniel, who was born in cana, and saw nathaniel sitting under a fig tree even before they met. The first is the miracle of turning water into wine. Memorize scripture wherever you go with the bible audio app. Study the bible online using commentary on john 2 and more. On the third day there was a wedding at cana in galilee, and the mother of jesus was there. Those that would have christ with them at their marriage, must invite him by prayer, and he will come.

The second is jesus driving the moneylenders out of the temple complex. It is very desirable when there is a marriage, to have christ own and bless it. An exegetical reading of the wedding at cana john 2. It was a twoday walk to galilee, and they would have arrived on the morning of the third day. The miracle or sign of turning water into wine is suggested to be the first example of the greater things as described in john earlier. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. I enjoy being able to perform marriage ceremonies and be involved in the festivities. At the wedding at cana 43 like all the other nt books, the gospel of john has. There is a very intriguing story, unique to the gospel of john, about a wedding attended by jesus and his disciples at the galilean village of cana john 2. On the third day a wedding took place at cana in galilee. On the third day there was a wedding in cana of galilee, and the mother of. What is the meaning of the six stone jars at the wedding.

The names of the bride and groom are not given but in all probability, mary jesus mother was a good friend 2. The miracle of jesus turning water into wine at the wedding in cana comes early in johns gospel, in john 2. And the third day there was a marriage in cana of galilee. He is referring, of course, to the third day after jesus had left judea. John 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of barclays dedicated work. John 2 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Study john 2 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Beasleymurray, john in word biblical commentary ed. As nazareth was some thirty miles distant from the place where john was baptizing, and cana about four miles from nazareth, the third day is probably reckoned from.

The next day there was a wedding celebration in the village of cana in galilee. Todays excerpt is from the gospel of john, the newest installment in the zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament. John 2 new international version niv jesus changes water into wine. The story of the wedding at cana of galilee is found only in johns.

As nazareth was some thirty miles distant from the place where john was baptizing, and cana about four miles from nazareth, the third day is probably reckoned from the day of the calling of philip. Jesus mother was there, 2 and jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. The wedding couples names are not mentioned, but because cana was a small village, its likely they had some connection to nathaniel. John 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written.

The exact dating of this first miracle indicates an eyewitness. John has particularly noted this because the third day has a symbolic meaning. Jesus and his disciples are invited to a wedding in cana. John 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Turning water into wine is the first miraculous sign in johns gospel. Now both jesus and his disciples were invited to the wedding.

Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. Jesus following the steps of his cousin john the baptizer, who decentralized the temple to the jordan river in this story does the same with the wedding at cana of galilee. In his account of the life, death, and resurrection of jesus, john carefully chose only seven miracles to the story. It starts with meeting with couples that seem to float in for premarital counseling. Since jewish weddings lasted a week it was necessary for the groom to have adequate provisions. Jesus turns water into wine in the wedding at cana. On the third day there was a wedding in cana of galilee, and the mother of jesus was there. Whether youre researching a paper, preparing a sermon, deepening your. Jesus and his family were invited to a wedding at cana in galilee where his mother was to be a participant, perhaps similar to being a bridesmaid. The great author of the christian religion, with his disciples, probably then only four or five in number, see john 1. We should probably not push the symbolism of the 7th day too far, but it is worth considering. John 2 english standard version esv the wedding at cana. John 2 exb the wedding at cana two days later bible. The monks of nazareth and local tradition claim the latter place as the scene of the miracle, but this tradition has not been traced earlier than the.