How to see God’s glory every day – John 2:1-11, Part 5

In the previous post, we read in John 2:11 that Jesus, by accomplishing the miraculous sign of transforming water into wine, showed his disciples his glory. Glory?  What does that mean?  Only God has that kind of glory.  I highly doubt the glory the disciples saw was a shining light, a halo, a glow orContinue reading “How to see God’s glory every day – John 2:1-11, Part 5”

Three things Jesus’ disciples saw when they observed him – John 2:1-11, Part 4

What do you see when you see Jesus? When you read the stories about his life, or maybe watch a dramatic presentation of the Gospels, what do you notice about Jesus? Perhaps the best place to get information about Jesus is from the people who were eyewitnesses of his life. His disciples walked with JesusContinue reading “Three things Jesus’ disciples saw when they observed him – John 2:1-11, Part 4”

The how, when and who of Jesus’ miracle changing water into wine – John 2:1-11, Part 3

How did Jesus change the water into wine? When did he do it? Who saw it? Let’s try to find out.  Look at John 2, verses 6-10. The details in the Gospel of John are somewhat scant, aren’t they? Jesus follows his mom’s lead, tells the servants to fill some large jars with water andContinue reading “The how, when and who of Jesus’ miracle changing water into wine – John 2:1-11, Part 3”

Who Jesus and his followers might look like if they would have lived today – John 2:1-11, Part 1

Have you ever wondered what Jesus might look like if he would have been born into our day and age? Imagine what he might have been if Jesus were an American in 2022. Then ask yourself, what would his disciples be like? What would their jobs be? There are so many kinds of people inContinue reading “Who Jesus and his followers might look like if they would have lived today – John 2:1-11, Part 1”

Who is Jesus, really? – John 2:1-11, Preview

This past week I put the following message on our church’s outdoor sign: “Who is Jesus really?  Join us Sundays 9am to find out.”  I placed that message hoping to spark interest in the community about our sermon series through the Gospel of John. Likewise, I hung a banner and sign in our lobby.  ItContinue reading “Who is Jesus, really? – John 2:1-11, Preview”