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1 | The message at the wedding at Cana? | John 2:1 | Makarios | 11587 | ||
Hello again John! "In the Gospel of John, the miracles of Jesus are called signs, indicating that they pointed to His messiahship. John records seven signs (see also 4:46–54; 5:1–9; 6:1–14; 6:15–21; 9:1–7; 11:38–44). This sign signified Christ’s glory—that is, His deity. When Jesus transformed water into wine, He demonstrated His power." (Nelson's Study Bible) "2:1-12 The First of Jesus’ Signs: Water Changed into Wine. The miracles of Jesus as John describes them are told not only to report the amazing results of Jesus’ powers but to present them as signs which point to symbolic meanings that stand over these events. The aim of them all is to portray Jesus as “the Messiah, the Son of God” and to evoke trust in him (Jn 20:30-31). The site of the wedding is Cana, probably a small village north of Nazareth. The wedding is a symbol in prophetic tradition for the time of fulfillment of God’s purpose for his people (Isa 54:4-8; 62:4-5), just as an abundance of wine symbolizes the joy that accompanies that event (Am 9:11-14; Hos 14:4-7; Jer 31:12-14). The use of the stone water jars indicates the inadequacy of the Jewish rites of purification. The good wine kept until now signifies that the consummation of God’s plan is only now being disclosed. What is revealed by this act of Jesus is the very nature (glory) of God, in which his followers now begin to trust." (Cambridge Annotated Study Bible) "2:3-5 Mary appears only twice in the fourth Gospel—here and at the cross (19:25ff.). Jesus’ response to Mary’s request was not disrespectful or a refusal. Christ uses this same term to address other women (4:21; 20:13; Matt 15:28; Luke 13:12). His question seeks to lead one to see the connection between the revelation of His glory and the sign-miracle He was about to do. Mary’s response indicates that Jesus will do something about the discovered need." (Believer's Study Bible) --Nolan |
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2 | The message at the wedding at Cana? | John 2:1 | John Hermes | 11682 | ||
Greetings Nolan. There are only two times that Mary was mentioned in the gospel of John, which I think is the most spiritual among the four gospels. In the first mention, we find Mary as a good intercessor for us with Jesus and in the second mention, we find Jesus commending us to the care of Mary and admonishing us to hearken to her. All these always occurred to me whenever I come across these verses. What do you think? John H | ||||||
3 | The message at the wedding at Cana? | John 2:1 | Makarios | 11685 | ||
Greetings John, Where in John 2:3-5 do you see that Mary is acting as an "intercessor" for anyone? She simply says, "Whatever He says to you, do it." That is all that she says. To say that Mary is somehow acting as an 'intercessor' here is adding your interpretation to the text that simply is not there to begin with. In the second mention of Mary (19:25), in no way is Jesus commanding us to the care of Mary and telling us to hearken to her. Where do you get this interpretation? It surely cannot be found by simply reading it straight out of the Bible. Again, you are adding your own interpretation to the text. If this is so (if He commanded all generations to care for Mary), then why did he say, "Woman, behold your son!"? He would have said something different, or at least called Mary something other than "Woman" here. Mary was nothing other than a Godly woman that God used for a special purpose. In no way is she omniscient, all knowing, or should be referred to as Diety. Mary should not be worshipped in any way, and neither should any saint who has died. Worship God and Him only! As for me, I will continue to pray to God Himself, who is the only All-knowing and omniscient being in the universe. If I pray to anything else, then that is idolatry. "2:3-5 Mary appears only twice in the fourth Gospel—here and at the cross (19:25ff.). Jesus’ response to Mary’s request was not disrespectful or a refusal. Christ uses this same term to address other women (4:21; 20:13; Matt 15:28; Luke 13:12). His question seeks to lead one to see the connection between the revelation of His glory and the sign-miracle He was about to do. Mary’s response indicates that Jesus will do something about the discovered need." (Believer's Study Bible) --Nolan |
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4 | The message at the wedding at Cana? | John 2:1 | John Hermes | 11687 | ||
Dear Nolan. I wrote "commend" and not "command." There's a difference. On praying, didn't Jesus say that "no one comes to the Father except through Me?" Did He not mean that there should be no by-passing in the hierarchy? Just asking. John H | ||||||
5 | The message at the wedding at Cana? | John 2:1 | Makarios | 11691 | ||
Dear John, I do not see Jesus "commending" the human race as a whole to care for Mary either. There may be a difference in the words "command" and "commend", but my response would be the same in either case: That Jesus is neither 'commending' or 'commanding' the human race to care for or acknowledge or exalt Mary in any way at all. Never does Jesus lead us to believe that Mary should be viewed as anything more than the Godly woman that she was. You have stated, "On praying, didn't Jesus say that "no one comes to the Father except through Me?" Did He not mean that there should be no by-passing in the hierarchy?" I most definitely agree, my Catholic friend! And again, thank you for asking. Your Brother in Christ, Nolan |
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