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Intro:
[IMAGE] BIL’s wedding - outside by a lake.
Fisherman in boat disrupts the wedding with his outboard motor.
Strange and unexpected things happen at weddings!
As we continue to follow Jesus, we join him at a wedding.
Beginning of his ministry.
Near his family home (relatives, friends?)
Weddings in 1st.
C. Jewish world: after bride and groom arrive at their new home, a party lasting several days.
The groom is responsible for all of the food and drink.
Potentially a social disaster to not have enough.
But there’s a problem:
Running Out
Common question: Why does Mary have anything to do with this?
Maybe a trusted friend or family member who is concerned for the wedding party’s reputation?
Why does she go to Jesus?
Perhaps he is now considered the male head of the household?
It’s not like Jesus had a van parked outside with extra wine for “just in case.”
We’re reminded that Mary treasured the prophecies about Jesus in her heart.
No mother would dismiss or forget about that.
Luke tells us twice that Mary was distinctly aware of Jesus as the Messiah
It seems like a good interpretation that Mary is expecting him to act at her behest.
Why Me?
The common reaction to her request is to read Jesus’ response as either a curt dismissal or an “aw, mom!” kind of moment.
Not necessarily accurate.
We have to always be careful not to overlay a 21st.
C. cultural interpretation too heavily on their interactions.
The interpretation that seems to make the most sense is that Jesus isn’t allowing anyone to determine how he conducts his ministry.
Follow His Lead
It seems that Jesus’ mother accepted that he wouldn’t act on her say-so.
Her direction to the staff was to follow Jesus’ direction.
Jesus takes advantage of an opportunity layer his agenda.
Utilizes a commonly used and understood tool to teach about God’s new way.
Ritual stone water jars.
You have to go back time after time to be made ritually pure.
He meets their need in an over the top way.
(150 gallons or more of wine!)
He spares their reputation.
He demonstrates power that only God has over creation.
He teaches that God’s new way is not just basic (water) but rich and fulfilling (new wine).
Finding Faith
An independent source (MC) confirm that the wine offering is excellent.
Better than anything else.
Once again, there’s a spiritual lesson available.
Jesus’ answer to our needs is overabundant, rich blessing.
Following Our Leader
There are times we learn from Jesus’ words and example how to think and act for ourselves.
In this case, the opportunity for us is the same as the first disciples:
Learn from this and grow in faith.
We get to learn how to be more observant and see where Jesus shows up with His mission and impacts our lives.
What are you “running out of” in life right now?
Jesus will bring an abundance of blessing to you.
Grace, mercy, hope, relationships.
At times, like the wedding guests, we may not fully comprehend what Jesus is doing in our lives.
Look for the “new, better wine” that Jesus brings to you in your need.
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