Bible Question:
The six waterpots that Jesus ask to have filled to the brim, were they in fact symbolic of man? Man was created on the sixth day? Was the Water symbolic of death? God destroyed mankind with water (except Noah) How about the wedding itself? Wasn't that symbolic of life? The fact that man was always celebrating new life, that always ended in Death! Jesus touching the water, is that symbolic of new life? The first miracle in one's life is the touch of Jesus, from death to life? These are some revelations that are on my heart! |
Bible Answer: Hello, While there may be a symbolic meaning behind the first miracle, it is equally important to view it literally. It is through the literal meaning that we gain insight into the symbolic meaning. There are three primary lessons that can be learned from this passage. 1) Obedience to God enables you to do amazing things. Notice that the servants did exactly as Jesus commanded. They thought that they were filling the Water pots. However, through their obedient actions, a miracle occured. 2) With God, all things are possible. Notice that Jesus suspends the natural process of making wine. Instead of going through the natural process of growing grapes, collecting them, squishing the juice out of them, collecting the juice, and firmenting it, Jesus goes from water to wine, and takes out the middle man, as it were. 3) What God can provide is better than anything that Man can provide or God's provisions are more than sufficient. Notice in verse 10 that the wine Jesus provided was better than the wine the bridegroom originally had. While your analysis is interesting, it can be a dangerous area to explore. It's too easy to read into the text what it really doesn't say. Therefore, it is better to rely upon the literal meaning to determine the symbolic. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |