Table Talk: Sharing Food, Time, and Jesus with People “Believing is the best dessert” (Billy Russell, 08/04/19)

2019-08-08

Table Talk: Sharing Food, Time, and Jesus with People “Believing is the Best Dessert” (Jn.2:1-11) A well-known example of a hospitality occasion occurs at the wedding in Cana. Jesus enjoys a weeklong celebration with his family and disciples. His first miracle (sign) occurs here. John says the disciples believe in who Jesus is and has come to be. Believing is the best dessert! Accept the invitation and enjoy the festivities! (vv.1-4)-

Table Talk: Sharing Food, Time, and Jesus with People

“Believing is the Best Dessert” (Jn.2:1-11)

A well-known example of a hospitality occasion occurs at the wedding in Cana. Jesus enjoys a weeklong celebration with his family and disciples. His first miracle (sign) occurs here. John says the disciples believe in who Jesus is and has come to be. Believing is the best dessert!

Accept the invitation and enjoy the festivities! (vv.1-4)-

Jesus, his family, and disciples were invited to a wedding in Cana, not

far from Nazareth (~8 miles).

Jesus accepts and enjoys the week-long celebration!

Jesus invests great time in his early ministry to this social commitment.

Who’s wedding was blessed to have Jesus attend? (A family member,

John, Nathaniel?)

A social crisis occurs (wine depleted). Mary asks Jesus to intervene.

Practice this lifetime wisdom (v.5): “Do whatever He tells you”-

Learning to believe in Jesus and do what he says is at the heart of

being a follower of Jesus.

Mary sets the stage, if Jesus decides to act on her request.