Come & See Water to Wine
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Come & See Water to Wine Sermon
Joe Gordon [Executive Pastor of Ministries]
Sermon Points & Scripture References:
• Sermon Takeaway = Come & See Water to Wine
• Scripture Reference: John 2:1-12
• Scripture Reference: Psalm 104:15
• Scripture Reference: Proverbs 3:10
• Scripture Reference: Matthew 26:29
Sermon Discussion Questions
Get to know me
The purpose of these questions is to generate responses that are self-revealing and informative. Feel free to ask all of these questions to your group or simply choose the one that best fits your group.
Can you recall a specific moment of joy that had a lasting impact on your life?
On the flip side, have you ever experienced a situation where the pursuit of joy led to negative consequences or challenges?
Can you share an example of a time when the joy of others positively affected you?
Can you think of a time when experiencing joy helped you overcome a period of stress, anxiety, or sadness?
How do you differentiate between short-term pleasures and long-lasting joy in your life?
Into the Bible
The purpose of these questions is to draw group members into the Bible to discover the truth from passages that were not the primary text for the weekend message.
Read Matthew 13:44. Jesus’ parables were a way He could communicate and teach something big and thoughtful. They would require people to come to a similar conclusion by painting a picture of words that made them think. He made the pursuit of the kingdom of heaven not about tasks but about desire. What comes to mind when you read this parable? How would you put this parable in your own words to remind yourself of how much greater Jesus’ promise is than current circumstances?
Read James 1:2-4. Joy in trials? Really? James, the half-brother of Jesus, is writing to a group of Christians who have fled Jerusalem because of the great persecution taking place (see Acts 8). We don’t normally think of having joy when life is upside down or during the struggle. Can you think of a situation that has taken place in your life where joy wasn’t your first thought but now you can see some joy from it? How can joy in the risen Jesus overcome current circumstances?
Application
The purpose of these questions is to apply the main points from the weekend message.
Read John 2:1-5. Jesus’ mom saw a problem and knew Jesus could take care of it, no matter how impossible it seemed. That’s why she said to the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.” This is an incredible reminder for us to go to Jesus with our most challenging problems knowing that He can solve them, even if it requires a miracle. When you pray, what are the primary subjects of your prayer? Do you think your prayer topics are too big or too small, and why?
Read John 2:6-10. A Jewish wedding would’ve required many ceremonial washings, which required lots of water. So, Jesus tells the servants to fill the waterpots to the brim. He then instructs them to draw some out and take it to the Master of the feast. Jesus didn’t just make wine, He made really good wine. Jesus Transforms! He took water and transformed it into wine. He took something lifeless and transformed it into life, like at creation. In the day to day happenings of life, do you think too much or too little of Jesus and why? What is the biggest thing in your life, currently, you should give to Jesus? What is the smallest? What could He do with it?
Read John 2:11. John calls Jesus’ miracles signs, which were miracles that pointed to His identity. In other words, Jesus didn’t do miracles to display His power. He did miracles so people would know who He is. In this case, only Jesus’ mother and disciples knew what was going on and they believed. Have you witnessed anything in your life or in the lives of others that you believe could only be the work of God, and if so what happened?