Biblical Foundation Have someone read verses 8-10. He said to them, draw some out, and take it to the chief steward.” So they “Now 8 took it. When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not 9 know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward called the bridegroom and said to him, serves the good “Everyone 10 wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now.” Commentary Robert Kysar states that the steward’s comment demonstrates that Jesus’ miracle was both and superb” (Kysar 1986, 46). “generous Conversation Starter Large Group What does this miracle add to the images we are accumulating for the Kingdom of God? Add insights to of God” newsprint. “kingdom Commentary Christ that promised day has arrived and all the abundance of God’s “In blessings is poured out on the people. Their depleted resources are filled to the brim with God’s grace” (1:16 his fullness we have received grace upon “from grace”) (Kysar 1986, 46). Have someone read verse 11: Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; 11 and his disciples believed in him. In the Gospel of John, the disciples are not limited to the twelve, but include all believers (Kysar 1986, 44). This is the first sign…of many…all designed to reveal his glory and encourage faith. Conversation Starters In the video, Bethel member, Richard Newcomb noted that people began coming to the congregation because they want to be part of what God is doing! They want to give!
Biblical Foundation Have someone read verses 8-10. 8 He said to them, “Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward.” So they took it. 9 When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward called the bridegroom 10 and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now.” Commentary Robert Kysar states that the steward’s comment demonstrates that Jesus’ miracle was both “generous and superb” (Kysar 1986, 46). Conversation Starter Large Group What does this miracle add to the images we are accumulating for the Kingdom of God? Add insights to “kingdom of God” newsprint. Commentary “In Christ that promised day has arrived and all the abundance of God’s blessings is poured out on the people. Their depleted resources are filled to the brim with God’s grace” (1:16 “from his fullness we have received grace upon grace”) (Kysar 1986, 46). Have someone read verse 11: 11 Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him. In the Gospel of John, the disciples are not limited to the twelve, but include all believers (Kysar 1986, 44). This is the first sign…of many…all designed to reveal his glory and encourage faith. Conversation Starters In the video, Bethel member, Richard Newcomb noted that people began coming to the congregation because they want to be part of what God is doing! They want to give!
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