"FIRST THINGS" IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHN JOHN TWO The miracle of turning water to wine at the wedding at Cana is found only in the gospel of John. This miracle or sign was the first of a number of great things in this gospel. Jesus' miracle working ministry is one of the numerous proofs that He is the S... [ Continue Reading ]
_JESUS' FIRST MIRACLE -- JOHN 2:1-11:_ On the third day after Jesus' discussion with Nathanael Jesus performed His first miracle. The miracle was at a wedding in Cana of Galilee. Mary, the mother of Jesus, requested help when the wine had been used up. (John 2:3) Jesus gave Mary a mild and loving re... [ Continue Reading ]
_JESUS' FIRST PASSOVER DURING HIS PERSONAL MINISTRY -- JOHN 2:12-17:_ Jesus' attendance at this Jewish feast showed His faithfulness and righteousness. His presence also declared the value of worship in the lives of those who serve God. Jesus had authority over the Temple so He drove out those who w... [ Continue Reading ]
_JESUS' FIRST PASSOVER DURING HIS PERSONAL MINISTRY INCLUDED A SIGN -- JOHN 2:18-22:_ The Jews wanted a sign and were shocked at the sign that Jesus gave them. "Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things?" (John 2:18) Here is the sig... [ Continue Reading ]
_JESUS' FIRST DISCIPLES IN JERUSALEM -- JOHN 2:23-25:_ The miracles of Jesus Christ produced faith in His name. Later Nicodemus said, "Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him." (John 3:2) These believers of John 2 did not... [ Continue Reading ]