The Book of John Chapter 2 | Part 1
Pastor Josh Denham
In this session of the Wednesday Night Bible Study, Pastor Josh continues his exploration of the Book of John, focusing on John Chapter 2. He begins with a brief recap of Jesus calling His disciples in the previous chapter, emphasizing the importance of introducing people to Christ even when we don’t have all the answers, citing Philip’s interaction with Nathaniel.
Pastor Josh then delves into the narrative of Jesus’s first miracle at the wedding in Cana, where Jesus turns water into wine (John 2:1-11). He highlights the significance of this miracle, not only as a demonstration of Jesus’s divine power but also as a sign of His concern for even the small details of our lives. Pastor Josh draws a parallel between the stone water jars used for purification and how God uses ordinary people for extraordinary purposes.
The study then transitions to Jesus cleansing the temple (John 2:13-22). Pastor Josh explains the cultural and religious context of the Passover and how the commercialization within the temple courtyards disrupted the sanctity of worship, particularly for Gentiles. He underscores Jesus’s righteous indignation and the prophetic significance of Jesus referring to His body as the temple that will be raised in three days, predicting His resurrection.
Throughout the session, Pastor Josh emphasizes the themes of faithfulness, divine purpose, and the transformative power of Christ, encouraging believers to trust in God’s plan and presence in their lives.
In this session of Wednesday Night Bible Study, Pastor Josh discusses John Chapter 2. He starts with a recap of Jesus calling His disciples, highlighting Philip’s introduction of Nathaniel to Jesus despite initial mistakes.
Pastor Josh then examines Jesus’s first miracle at the wedding in Cana, where He turns water into wine (John 2:1-11). This miracle demonstrates Jesus’s divine power and His care for life’s small details. He notes how Jesus used ordinary stone water jars for purification, symbolizing how God uses ordinary people for extraordinary purposes.
The study also covers Jesus cleansing the temple (John 2:13-22). Pastor Josh explains the disruption of worship caused by commercial activities in the temple during Passover. He emphasizes Jesus’s righteous anger and the prophecy of His resurrection when Jesus refers to His body as the temple.
Pastor Josh encourages believers to remain faithful and trust in God’s plan, highlighting the themes of faithfulness, divine purpose, and the transformative power of Christ.