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Message Listening Guide

Guiding Question: What does our everyday life have to do with God’s work in this world?

Jesus’s First Sign (John 2:1–11)
This is the first of Jesus’s signs in the Gospel of John—miraculous acts meant to reveal His identity and inspire belief (John 2:11; cf. John 20:30–31).
“On the third day” (2:1) echoes the resurrection and hints that this first sign anticipates the greatest one to come. Jesus's reply to His mother (“My hour has not yet come”) connects this moment to the cross—the “hour” in John always refers to His death and glorification (John 7:30; 12:23).
In the first-century honor/shame culture, running out of wine would have brought lasting social disgrace. Jesus’s miracle rescues a couple from shame—highlighting that His kingdom cares about real people and their everyday needs.
The jars used were for ceremonial washing—a symbol of the old order. Jesus turns that water into wine—abundant, joyful, better wine. This is no random miracle—it’s a sign that the new age has come.

The Point: God’s kingdom is so massive it includes our mundane.

Application:
Whatever He tells you to do, do it to the brim: God invites us to participate—He doesn’t need us, but He chooses to work through us.
Don’t limit God’s work to big events. He is present and powerful in daily life—at weddings, in kitchens, and in our routines.
Don’t despise small things: Filling jars seems insignificant—until Jesus transforms the contents. Obedience may look unimportant, but God honors it.

Closing Reminder: In God’s kingdom, the best is yet to come! This first miracle is just the beginning. The joy, abundance, and transformation of the wedding feast point forward to the eternal celebration with Jesus, the true Bridegroom.