Hey Bible readers, I'm Tara Lee Cobble and I'm your host for the Bible Recap.

Welcome back to the action-packed book of John. This guy is the George

Lucas of Gospel writers. He's got a story to tell and he wants you to catch how

exciting it is. So even though we're reading through the Bible chronologically, John

kind of throws us off. He has no intention of telling the story in order. That's not his goal.

Luke seems to be the one who makes the most effort at chronology, but even he throws us off sometimes.

Try not to get frustrated, just grab some popcorn and kick your feet up because it's truly the greatest story of all time.

A long time ago, in a Galilee far far away, Jesus performs the miracle

that is recognized as his very first public miracle, turning water into wine. By this

time it's clear his mother knows what he's capable of so when a problem arises

she asks him for help. His response seems harsh in English but in Aramaic the

language he speaks it isn't disrespectful at all.

Woman is a common way of addressing a female,

and what does this have to do with me?

Is actually more along the lines of,

you and I don't need to get involved with this.

Jesus is very measured and intentional about when and where he displays his power

and in front of whom.

His primary concern seems to be keeping with the Father's timeline

for revealing his identity as the Messiah.

Mary persists though and Jesus saves the wedding party.

By the way, this miracle accounts for roughly 600 to 900 bottles worth of wine.

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