Water into Wine
Connection
Make sure to spend some time catching up with one another and share your highs and lows of the week.
Worship
Song Suggestion: Here I Am to Worship
Bible
Shame and Grace
In the story, running out of wine would have brought shame to the bridegroom and his family.
How does Jesus’ miraculous provision transform a moment of potential humiliation into a picture of grace?
How does this reflect the way Jesus deals with our shame and sin?
Receiving Credit for Jesus’ Work
The bridegroom received credit for the wine that Jesus provided.
What does this reveal about Jesus’ character and the way He works in our lives?
How is this a picture of the gospel, where we are credited with Christ’s righteousness even though we don't deserve it?
The Gospel in a Wedding Feast
In this passage, Jesus turns water into wine, symbolising abundance and joy.
How does this miracle point to the deeper reality of what Jesus has done for us through His death and resurrection?
How does this shape our understanding of the "wedding feast of the Lamb"?
How does your discussion help you understand Jesus' reaction to his mother’s request at the start of the passage? Why is Jesus thinking of his own death?
"Jesus drank the cup we deserved, and drank it to the dregs, so that we could drink from the cup of joy, grace and life".
Prayer
Pray together for the week ahead and thank God for His grace that transforms our shame into joy.