College Press Bible Study Textbook Series
John 2 - Introduction
CHAPTER TWO
Some commentators make the first miracle of Jesus recorded in this chapter the beginning of His public ministry. We prefer, however, to consider the miracle at the marriage feast as the final preparation for His public ministry, Verse eleven of this chapter indicates that He performed this miracle especially to prepare His disciples for the public ministry to follow. Furthermore, this miracle goes unnoticed as far as the multitudes are concerned, and was not intended to be an open manifestation. Therefore, we continue in our outline with the Preparation Period:
A.
Preparation (cont.) John 1:19 to John 2:12.
3.
First miracle John 2:1-11.
a.
Mary's expectations rebuked by Jesus John 2:1-5.
b.
Miracle performed John 2:6-11.
4.
Residence moved to Capernaum John 2:12.
EXPOSITORY SERMON NO. 2
JESUS MANIFESTS HIS GLORY
Introduction
I.
PROLOGUE
A.
A condensed version of the entire Gospel of John.
1.
Pre-existence of the Word
2.
The Word manifested to Jews; their rejection
3.
The Word manifested to others; their acceptance
B.
The Prologue summarized in John 1:14
II.
JOHN THE BAPTIST'S WITNESS TO THE LAMB OF GOD
A.
Jesus-' glory evidenced to John
1.
The Spirit's descent seen by John
2.
God's voice heard by John
B.
John taking second place to Jesus
1.
John pointing out Jesus to his own followers
C.
John's disciples following Jesus
1.
Talking with Him for whole day
2.
Beginning to get a glimpse of His glory
Discussion
I.
HIS GLORY SHOWN IN SEARCHING HEARTS OF DISCIPLES
A.
Peter nicknamed Rock: Peter's future known (Luke 22:31-32; Acts 4:19; Acts 5:29)
B.
Nathanaelprime example
1.
Seen by Jesus as an Israelite without guile (Something to strive for today)
2.
Thinking himself hidden under fig tree
3.
Nathanael convinced of Jesus-' glory (John 1:49)
C.
The Holy Spirit still manifesting God's glory through the Word
1.
The living and active Word of God. (Hebrews 4:12)
2.
The converting power of the Word of God
TO THE GLORY OF GOD. NOT OF THE PREACHER
JESUS NEEDED NOT THAT ANYONE SHOULD BEAR WITNESS CONCERNING MAN: FOR HE HIMSELF KNEW WHAT WAS IN MAN (John 2:25).
II.
HIS GLORY SHOWN AT CANA WEDDING FEAST
A.
Majesty shown in rebuking His mother John 2:4
1.
Mary seeking to dictate His affairs
2.
At age 12 His warning to Joseph and Mary that He has a task to perform
3.
Later warning to Mother and brethren He is not to be influenced by men (Matthew 12:46-50)
4.
Obedience to Jesus enjoined upon ALL. EVEN HIS MOTHER (cf. Luke 11:27-28.)
B.
Mary's resignation to His will John 2:5
1.
Jesus then not inconsistent in performing miracle
2.
NECESSITY OF DOING THINGS HIS WAY. ACCORDING TO HIS WILL
a.
Not asking to spend in own pleasure
b.
Mary's desire. her own pleasure
C.
The Miracle John 2:7 ff
1.
Disciples belief on Him as a result John 2:11
2.
Skeptics rejection of the miracle
3.
Same One able to step up wine process by miracle still glorified in nature every day
4.
FAITH PRODUCED BY ALL OF HIS MIRACLES
a.
To show His control over nature, etc.
b.
HIS SUPREME MIRACLE, THE RESURRECTION
1)
RESURRECTION THE BASIS OF OUR FAITH
2)
BY IT WE TRUST HIM TO RAISE US, IF WE OBEY!
III.
HIS GLORY SHOWN AT CLEANSING OF TEMPLE
A.
No miracle here!
1.
Miracles not always needed to show His glory
2.
Here His Majesty shown in righteousness
3.
HIS SINLESS LIFE MANIFESTS HIS GLORY When on trial. If have done any evil, bear witness. etc.
B.
His glory manifested in His wrath at ungodliness
Conclusion
I.
ALL THESE MANIFESTATIONS TO INSTILL TRUST. FAITH
A.
Faith is trust. hope that is seen is not hope Faith that understands all is not faith The testimony of honest men found here
II.
THESE MANIFESTATIONS ARE WARNINGS
A.
Our very thoughts seen by Jesus. deeds without love unavailing
The hypocrisy of Church-going without faith and love
B.
The need of obeying, not dictating to Him
C.
His wrath against sin. (John 3:36)
III.
MEN NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE ALL KNOWLEDGE OR ALL FAITH TO BECOME HIS DISCIPLE!
A.
A willing mind and honest heart and lead by Him to growth.
B.
Disciples defined as learners, trusters.
C.
HIS PROMISE CAN BE YOURS. ONLY TRUST HIM
1.
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth him that sent me, hath eternal life, and cometh not into judgment, but hath passed out of death into life.
C.
WHEN DEATH COMES TO A DISCIPLE OF CHRIST WHO HAS TRUSTED AND OBEYED. DEATH BECOMES BUT THE DOOR TO PARADISE, A SHARING IN THE GLORY OF THE SON!
EXAMINATION
Chapter S TWO AND THREE
Multiple Choice
1.
The city where Jesus made the water into wine was:
a.
Capernaum
b.
Cana
c.
Chorazin
2.
Jesus made the water into:
a.
grape juice
b.
intoxicating wine
c.
we cannot be certain
3.
Jesus-' brothers were named:
a.
James, Joseph, Judas
b.
James, Joseph, Judas, Simon
c.
Abraham, Joseph, Levi, Peter
4.
During the Feast of Passover, the Jews commemorated:
a.
The passing over of the Death Angel
b.
Their passing over the Jordan River
c.
The death of Pharaoh
5.
When Jesus said Destroy this temple. he refered:
a.
to His physical body
b.
to the Jew's temple
c.
both of the above
6.
When Jesus said a man must be born of water He meant:
a.
An ocean voyage
b.
born of the Holy Spirit
c.
Baptism
7.
The essential idea of the kingdom of God, is:
a.
The second coming of Christ
b.
The reign of God over the lives of men
c.
A church organization
8.
John the Baptist called himself:
a.
The bridegroom
b.
The bride
c.
The friend of the Bridegroom
9.
Jesus baptized:
a.
Just His disciples
b.
Many people
c.
No one personally, but representatively through the apostles.
Match These Scriptures
1.
His mother saith unto the servants
a.
and in three days I will raise it up.
2.
Take these things hence :
b.
even so must the Son of man be lifted up.
3.
Destroy this temple
c.
but I must decrease.
4.
Except one be born anew
d.
he is a new creature: the old things are passed away; behold, they are become new.
5.
And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness
e.
but he that obeyeth not the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him.
6.
According to his mercy he saved us
f.
he that believeth not hath been judged already.
7.
He must increase
g.
Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.
8.
He that believeth on the Son hath eternal life
h.
through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit.
9.
He that believeth on him is not judged
i.
he cannot see the kingdom of God.
10.
Wherefore if any man is in Christ
j.
make not my Father's house a house of merchandise.
True or False
1.______The miracle at the wedding feast was Jesus-' first miracle.
2.______Jesus used His scourge of cords upon the money-changers.
3.______Nicodemus belonged to the sect of the Sadducees.
4.______Jesus told Nicodemus there was nothing required of men to enter the kingdom of God.
5.______Men judge themselves, in a sense, when they, reject the light.
6.______Those who do evil wish to remain ignorant of the true worthlessness of their deeds.
7.______John the Baptist was jealous of Jesus-' popularity.
Who said it?
1.
They have no wine.
2.
Every man setteth on first the good wine; and when men have drunk freely, then that which is worse thou hast kept the good wine until now.
3.
Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou raise it up in three days?
4.
How can these things be?
5.
Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond the Jordan, to whom thou hast borne witness, behold, the same baptizeth and all men come to him.
Describe the location of these:
1.
Cana
2.
Capernaum
3.
The temple
4.
Jerusalem
5.
Aenon