First streamed on 5.10.23. First posted on 5.11.23
Jesus turns water into wine in order to give a sign.
This is more than just a miraculous account; it’s an epiphany of Christ’s glory1 (cf. Jn 1:14, 2:11) — that people might put their trust in Him (Jn 20:30-31; cf. Ex 4:8-9, 14:31).
It’s His first sign (Jn 2:11). And it’s a sign that signifies a new direction. It’s a turn signal on God’s road of redemption.
For it demonstrates how the old covenant is fulfilled by the new covenant. This is grace in place of grace already given (Jn 1:16-17).
As it’s been said, “Jesus changes the water of Judaism into the wine of Christianity”.2
This is a taste of what’s to come: the prophesied messianic new wine (Jer 31:12; Joel 3:18; Amos 9:13-14; Is 25:6-8) and wedding banquet (Jn 2:1; Mt 22:2, 25:1; Mk 2:19; Lk 12:36; Jn 3:29; Hos 2:16; Is 54:5, 62:5; Rev 19:7, 9, etc.) for all who are faithful to Christ the King.
It’s a sample of the Savior’s forthcoming salvation – the consummation of the Kingdom of God.
And, Jesus does not let anyone – no matter how close – interfere with His mission from the Father… not even His own mother.
This is not a mere miracle for mum; it’s a taste of what’s to come.
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