The Gospel of John — light breaking into darkness over water, a vine along the shore

John 2 — Water into wine, and a cleared templeJohn 2Length: Long

Eat

Read the passage slowly, read it again, then retell it in your own words. If you can't retell it, read it once more.

  • Read
  • Reread
  • Retell

Digest

Answer from what the passage actually says — stay in the text.

  1. What does this passage show me about God?

    • What two things does Jesus do in this chapter, and what does each one reveal about who he is?
  2. What does it show me about people — and about myself?

    • Mary told the servants, 'Do whatever he tells you.' Where is that easy for you to say — and where is it hard?
  3. What will I obey this week? (a concrete step, with a day)

    • The servants filled the jars to the brim before they saw any miracle. What act of simple obedience will you do this week, before you see the result?
  4. Who will I tell?

    • The first sign led the disciples to believe in Jesus. What have you seen him do that you could tell someone about this week?

Grow

Growth is God's part, not yours. Do the cycle faithfully and trust Him to give the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6–7).

Pray

Jesus, at Cana you revealed your glory and your disciples believed in you. Do whatever it takes in me — fill the jars, clear the temple — so that my faith rests in you.