Holy Ghost Party

Holy Ghost Party
John 2:1-11

Can I Get A Witness?

• In a time of insecurity and a spirit of lack you will see that:
  
  • Jesus is the Answer!
    
  • God is still on the throne!
    
• Today we are going to see the ongoing revelation of God to Mary, Jesus’ mother.
  
• From John the Baptist’s Messianic proclamation to Mary’s practical request.

A Self-Revealing God

• The revelation of God in the Gospel of John
  
• John the Baptist revealed to us:
  
  • the “Son of Light”
    
  • the “Kingdom of Heaven”
    
• We want to see and know God more through the gospel stories.
  
• The Gospel of John reveals the Divine perspective of Jesus ministry.

Can I Get A Witness?

• If I were to ask you questions about God;
  
  • Where is God?
    
  • How powerful do you think God is?
    
  • How much do you think God knows?
    
  • What does God look like?
    
  • How do we know ANY of these answers?
    
• We only know that which God reveals to us!
  
• If God had not shown us His ways, His creation, His intention, we would be clueless!

Water Into Wine! John 2:1-11

• Considered Jesus first ministry sign or miracle
  
• Previous signs included:
  
  • Prophetic anticipations (Magi, Simeon, Anna)
    
  • The Star of Bethlehem
    
  • John the Baptist’s ministry and recognition
    
  • Spirit descending as a dove and the Father’s affirmation at Jesus’ baptism
    
• Following His introduction by John the Baptist and subsequent wilderness experience.
• This miracle was an expression of provision
  
  • Remember the Jewish expectations for Messiah
    
  • Reestablish the ancient Kingdom of Israel
    
• Mary was very familiar with the promises noted in her “Magnificat” in Luke 1:46-55
  
  • Mary’s need and expectation for a Savior
    
  • As in Hannah’s prayer – “He lifts the poor from the dust and sets them with princes.”
    
• The compassionate desire for needs to be met.
  
• Remember the covenantal promises of loyalty, provision and protection
• This miracle was a revelation of abundance!
  
  • The BEST wine!
    
• Six jars of water - proportioned to the number of the guests.
  
• Amount: 6 water jars of 20 to 30 gallons each
  
  • 120 to 180 gallons (480 – 720 quarts)
    
• Contrast of Mary & John the Baptist – Jesus asked “What did you go out to the desert to see?”
  
• Mary was unaware of Jesus temptation of provision – stones into bread.
• Inviting Jesus
  
  • In Vs 4, Jesus literal words to Mary sound brusque to a meddling mother. (A Hebrew idiom)
    
  • An alternate translation could be, “Dear woman, why do you involve me?”
    
  • The Message Bible “Is that any of our business, Mother – yours or mine? This isn’t my time, don’t rush me.”
    
  • He used the same word when speaking to her with affection from the cross
    
• These words are a standing testimony against the idolatry of undue honors to his mother.
  
• “Selective hearing” & “Emotional distancing!”
• “Not My time” – God’s time is always on time.
  
  • We always find fault with the Divine providence.
    
  • According to us, God never does any thing in due time—He is too early or too late.
    
• It was not yet His time to provide for all the needs of the world’s people through His sacrificial death, but this miracle was a sign that messianic times had arrived.
  
  • Joel 3:13
    
  • Amos 9:13-14

Whatever He says to you, do it.
John 2:5