Question 1

What is the meaning of Jesus turning water into wine at Cana?

Accepted Answer

The wedding at Cana is the first miracle Jesus performs in this Gospel. He takes plain water in large stone jars used for Jewish washing rituals and turns it into good wine. This shows his power over nature and that he is not distant from everyday life, but present even in family celebrations. It also hints that what he brings is better and fuller than the old religious ceremonies. By this sign he shows his glory in a quiet way, and his disciples respond by believing in him more deeply.

Question 2

Why did Jesus say to his mother, “Woman, what have I to do with thee?”

Accepted Answer

The words can sound harsh to us, but in that culture “woman” was a respectful way to speak, though it created some distance. Jesus is gently showing that his work is guided first by his Father’s will, not by family pressure or human plans. When he adds, “My hour is not yet come,” he points to God’s timing for his miracles and, in the bigger picture, for his suffering and death. Yet he still meets the need at the wedding, so we see both his firm obedience to God and his kindness toward people.

Question 3

Why did Jesus cleanse the temple and drive out the sellers and money changers?

Accepted Answer

Jesus found people selling oxen, sheep, and doves, and money changers sitting in the temple area. These things had taken over a place meant for prayer and meeting with God. With a whip of cords he drove them out, poured out the money, and overturned tables. He told them not to make his Father’s house a house of trade. His strong action shows his zeal for pure worship and his right to correct what is done in God’s name. It also shows him acting as the one who cleanses and reforms God’s house.

Question 4

What did Jesus mean by “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up”?

Accepted Answer

The people who heard Jesus thought he was speaking about the stone building in Jerusalem, which had taken forty‑six years to build. They were shocked that he spoke of raising it in three days. But the passage explains that he was speaking about the temple of his body. He was looking ahead to his death and rising from the dead on the third day. Only later, after he rose, did his disciples remember these words. Then they trusted both the earlier scriptures and what Jesus had said about himself.

Question 5

Why does this passage say Jesus’ miracle at Cana was the beginning of miracles?

Accepted Answer

The sign at Cana is called the beginning of miracles because it is the first recorded work where Jesus himself changes something directly in this way. Through it he “manifested forth his glory,” meaning his true identity and power began to show openly, though still in a humble setting. The result is that his disciples believed on him. They had already started to follow him, but this deepened their trust. It shows that his miracles are not for show, but to reveal who he is and to lead people to real faith.

Question 6

Why did many believe in Jesus’ name, yet he did not commit himself to them?

Accepted Answer

During the Passover feast in Jerusalem, many people believed in Jesus when they saw the miracles he did. Yet the passage says he did not commit himself to them because he knew all people and what was in each person. Their belief seems to have rested mainly on seeing wonders, not on a true turning of heart. Jesus does not need anyone to tell him what a person is like. He sees past outward excitement and words to the real state of the heart, and he will not rest his work on shallow faith.

Question 7

How does the wedding at Cana show Jesus’ view of marriage and daily life?

Accepted Answer

By going to a wedding with his mother and disciples, Jesus shows that marriage is an honorable gift from God and worth sharing in. He does his first sign not in a palace or council, but in a small town feast. When the wine runs out, he quietly removes the shame that could fall on the bridegroom and family. This tells us that Jesus cares about home life, family joy, and ordinary needs. He is not only present in “religious” places, but also in our normal celebrations and troubles.

Question 8

Why did Mary tell the servants, “Whatever he says to you, do it”?

Accepted Answer

After Jesus’ reply about his hour, Mary does not argue with him. Instead, she turns to the servants and tells them to do whatever he says. This shows that she trusts his wisdom and timing, even if she does not know how he will act. Her words point us away from herself and toward him. The servants obey, filling the jars to the brim and then drawing some out. Because they obey, they get to see the miracle up close. It is a picture of how simple trust and obedience to Jesus open the way to see his work.

Question 9

What does this passage teach about Jesus’ knowledge of the human heart?

Accepted Answer

At the end of the passage we read that Jesus knew all people and what was in man. He did not need anyone to explain human nature or to report on others. This shows that his insight goes far beyond normal human wisdom. He sees motives, fears, and hidden sins. In the temple he sees through outward religion to greed and misuse of worship. In the crowds he sees how easily people can be moved by signs without truly turning to God. This reminds us that we stand open before him and need inner change, not just outward acts.

John 2:1

And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:

The Wedding at Cana

Jesus Cleanses the Temple

The Wedding at Cana

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The Wedding at Cana

Jesus Cleanses the Temple

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