Gospel of John - John 2_1-25

Homiletics                                             Study of John

Lesson     3                                           Passage: John 2:1-25

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Jesus performs first display of power at Wedding in Cana (John 2:1-12) a. Wine at Wedding is gone (1-2) b. Jesus asked his mother why and discloses it’s not time  (3-4) c. Jesus hears plea and turns water to wine (5-8) d. Wine Jesus made is the best (9-11) e. Jesus goes to Capernam with family and disciples (12)

Jesus displays zeal for Father’s house by clearing temple  (John 2:13-17) a. Jesus travels to Jerusalem for Passover (13) b. Jesus finds temple used to sell animals and exchange money (13-14) c. Jesus clears temple (15) d. Jesus tells those to stop turning His house into market and shares scriptural reference (16-17)

Jesus declares authority as sign bringing belief (John 2:18-25) a. Jesus asked for a sign of authority (18) b. Jesus tells that he will raise temple in 3 days  (19-22) c. People saw signs of Jesus and believed in Him (23-25)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Jesus performs first display of power at Wedding in Cana	John 2:1-12
Jesus displays zeal for Father’s house by clearing temple	John 2:13-17
Jesus declares authority as sign bringing belief	John 2:18-25

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Jesus performs miracles, clears temple and shows signs for belief

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that Jesus has authority over circumstances is zealous for purity and will do as he says.

Specific Application Questions

1.	Where do you rely on Jesus power? And how do you need to do as He says?
2.	What zeal do you have for God’s purity in your life? What needs to change to be more like He desires for you?
3.	In what ways are to trusting in Jesus and does that demonstrate to others your belief?

Principles to Remember

1.	Power to do marvelous work is trusting Jesus.
2.	Zeal for purity of faith brings righteous behavior
3.	Faith is demonstrated by trusting in Jesus for everything.

Characteristic of God:  Authority found in Him

Theme: Jesus has the authority to do marvelous works.