John 2:11
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- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
This beginning of miracles - It was probably the first he ever wrought: - at any rate, it was the first he wrought after his baptism, and the first he wrought publicly. His glory - His supreme Divinity: Joh 1:14. His disciples believed on him - Were more abundantly confirmed in their faith, that he was either the promised Messiah, or a most extraordinary prophet, in the fullest intercourse with the ever blessed God.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
manifested forth his glory--Nothing in the least like this is said of the miracles of prophet or apostle, nor could without manifest blasphemy be said of any mere creature. Observe, (1) At a marriage Christ made His first public appearance in any company, and at a marriage He wrought His first miracle--the noblest sanction that could be given to that God-given institution. (2) As the miracle did not make bad good, but good better, so Christianity only redeems, sanctifies, and ennobles the beneficent but abused institution of marriage; and Christ's whole work only turns the water of earth into the wine of heaven. Thus "this beginning of miracles" exhibited the character and "manifested forth the glory" of His entire Mission. (3) As Christ countenanced our seasons of festivity, so also that greater fulness which befits such; so far was He from encouraging that asceticism which has since been so often put for all religion. (4) The character and authority ascribed by Romanists to the Virgin is directly in the teeth of this and other scriptures.
John Gill Bible Commentary
This beginning of miracles,.... This miracle of turning water into wine, was the first miracle Christ ever wrought, either in public or private; for as for what miracles he is said to do in his infancy, there is no reason to give credit to them: and this he did in Cana of Galilee; not that this was only the first he did in that place; he afterwards working another there, namely, the cure of a nobleman's son, Joh 4:46, but the first he did any where, and it was in this place; and which the Syriac and Persic versions again call Kotne of Galilee; See Gill on Joh 2:1; and manifested forth his glory; the glory of his deity and divine sonship, which was hid by his assumption of human nature, but broke forth and showed itself in his miraculous operations, and particularly in this: and his disciples believed on him; the above five disciples; see Joh 2:2; whom he had called, and who were with him at this marriage, and were made acquainted with this miracle: and though they believed in him before, and had declared, and professed him to be the Messiah, Moses and the prophets spoke of, and the Son of God, and King of Israel; yet they were, by this miracle, more and more confirmed in the faith of these things: besides, others might be made his disciples at this time, and be hereby brought to believe in him.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
2:11 Jesus had offered his first miraculous sign. In it, he revealed the glory of God (see also 1:14; 11:4, 40).
John 2:11
The Wedding at Cana
10and said, “Everyone serves the fine wine first, and then the cheap wine after the guests are drunk. But you have saved the fine wine until now!”11Jesus performed this, the first of His signs, at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed His glory, and His disciples believed in Him.
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(Europe 2008) Session 2 - Cleansing the Temple
By B.H. Clendennen6.1K42:27PurityMAT 21:12JHN 2:11JHN 2:13In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of cleansing in the house of God. He draws a parallel between Jesus cleansing the temple at the beginning and end of his ministry and the need for a similar cleansing in the present day. The preacher believes that a great shaking and move of God can come to England and Europe, bringing a revival to a degenerate generation. He encourages the congregation to come to the house of God with the same determination and passion as Jesus, and to pray for cleansing of their minds and hearts.
(Following the Footsteps of Christ) in Cana of Galilee
By Willie Mullan1.3K55:43Footsteps Of ChristMAT 6:33MAT 10:5JHN 1:29JHN 2:1JHN 2:11JHN 20:19In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of obedience and submission to God. He uses the story of Jesus turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana as an example of faith and obedience. The preacher highlights the significance of the invitation, conversation, submission, and obedience in this story. He encourages the congregation to trust in God and obey His word, even if it may seem strange or unknown. The sermon concludes with a reminder of the confession of faith demonstrated by the disciples who believed in Jesus and witnessed the miracle.
The Appearing of Resurrection and the Giving of Power
By Newman Sze8201:22:11MAT 28:1MAT 28:19MRK 16:15LUK 24:44JHN 20:19JHN 21:25In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the 40 days that Jesus spent on earth after His resurrection. He explains that during this time, Jesus trained His disciples to shift their focus from external things to internal revelation, from the flesh to the Holy Spirit, and from the law to life. The speaker shares a personal anecdote about a turbulent airplane ride to illustrate the need for Christians to rise above fear and rely on the Holy Spirit. He concludes by urging the audience to prioritize their personal encounter with the Lord and the experience of being filled with the Holy Spirit.
Glory Only in the Newness of Resurrection Life
By T. Austin-Sparks0God's GloryResurrection LifeISA 53:11JHN 2:11JHN 3:10JHN 4:14JHN 11:4JHN 11:402CO 1:8PHP 3:101PE 2:71PE 4:17T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes that the eleventh chapter of John encapsulates the culmination of Jesus' ministry, revealing that God's ultimate purpose is glory, achieved through the resurrection life. He discusses the necessity of brokenness and travail in reaching God's ends, illustrating that true knowledge of God comes through suffering and surrender. The sermon highlights that Jesus is in control of every situation, even when it appears otherwise, and that the old creation must die for the new life to emerge. Sparks encourages believers to commit fully to God, understanding that His ways may be beyond human comprehension but are always directed towards His glory. Ultimately, he reassures that through trials and tribulations, believers will witness the glory of God manifested in their lives.
The Nature and Reality of Spiritual Energy
By T. Austin-Sparks0Divine PurposeSpiritual EnergyLUK 2:49JHN 2:11JHN 5:19JHN 5:30JHN 9:4JHN 10:16JHN 14:10JHN 16:132CO 12:5EPH 3:20T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the nature and reality of spiritual energy in the life of Christ, illustrating how His purposeful actions were driven by divine energy from above. He highlights that Jesus' life was characterized by continuous movement and activity, fueled by the Holy Spirit, and that this same energy is available to believers today. Sparks urges the church to recognize that true spiritual life is not passive but actively engages with the world, reflecting God's purpose and power in every situation. He warns against relying on human strength, asserting that eternal value comes only from God's energy and direction. Ultimately, the sermon calls for believers to embody the heavenly resources available to them in their daily lives.
The Miracles of Christ
By W.H. Griffith Thomas0JHN 2:11JHN 7:31JHN 7:37JHN 10:41JHN 14:11JHN 20:30ACT 1:3W.H. Griffith Thomas delves into the purpose and significance of miracles in the Gospels, emphasizing that they were not primarily for evidential purposes but rather as signs of Christ's divine mission. Miracles were meant to awaken faith in those who were already predisposed to believe, rather than to compel belief in skeptics. The focus shifts from miracles as proofs to the miraculous Person of Christ, with His life and works being congruous with His supernatural nature. The Gospels serve to interpret the supernatural person of Jesus through the lens of history, highlighting His extraordinary conception and divine intervention on behalf of humanity.
What Is Glory?
By T. Austin-Sparks0GEN 1:2JHN 1:3JHN 2:11JHN 11:4JHN 17:5ACT 7:21CO 2:8COL 1:16HEB 2:91PE 4:141PE 5:4T. Austin-Sparks concludes the 'Horizons' series by emphasizing the theme of glory in the Bible, highlighting how each Person of the Divine Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - is associated with glory as a descriptive designation. Glory is expressed through radiance, light, and splendor, often seen in the transformation of individuals and the Church. The basis of glory lies in the satisfaction of God's nature, reflecting His holiness, righteousness, truth, and love. The ultimate fulfillment of glory is found in Christ, who wholly satisfied God's nature through His incarnation, life, death, and resurrection, leading to the restoration of glory through redemption.
Our Evangelical Faith
By Harold John Ockenga0EXO 31:18MAT 1:23LUK 11:20JHN 1:1JHN 2:11ACT 1:9HEB 4:151PE 1:3Harold John Ockenga preaches about the core beliefs of the National Association of Evangelicals, emphasizing the importance of the Statement of Faith forged in 1942, which includes the belief in the inspired, infallible Word of God, the Trinity, the deity of Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, atoning death, bodily resurrection, and ascension to the right hand of the Father. Ockenga highlights the significance of these doctrines in defining evangelical Christianity and the need for faith in the deity of Christ, His sacrificial death, and triumphant resurrection for salvation and eternal life.
The Marriage of Cana (John 2:11)
By George Whitefield0ISA 55:1JHN 2:11JHN 4:14ROM 8:111CO 6:192CO 3:17EPH 5:18EPH 5:32REV 19:7REV 22:17George Whitefield preaches on the miracle of Jesus turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana of Galilee, emphasizing the divine power and glory of Christ. He highlights the significance of this miracle as a proof of Jesus' eternal power and Godhead, encouraging believers to have faith and believe in Him. Whitefield draws practical lessons from the miracle, such as the importance of feasting on solemn occasions with the intention of edifying one another in love, the significance of seeking Christ's guidance in marriage decisions, and the need for believers to imitate the Virgin Mary in showing compassion and seeking Christ's intervention in times of need. He also points to the spiritual significance of the miracle, symbolizing the pouring out of the Holy Spirit, the rewards for faithful service to Christ, and the future glory of the marriage feast of the Lamb in His eternal kingdom.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
This beginning of miracles - It was probably the first he ever wrought: - at any rate, it was the first he wrought after his baptism, and the first he wrought publicly. His glory - His supreme Divinity: Joh 1:14. His disciples believed on him - Were more abundantly confirmed in their faith, that he was either the promised Messiah, or a most extraordinary prophet, in the fullest intercourse with the ever blessed God.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
manifested forth his glory--Nothing in the least like this is said of the miracles of prophet or apostle, nor could without manifest blasphemy be said of any mere creature. Observe, (1) At a marriage Christ made His first public appearance in any company, and at a marriage He wrought His first miracle--the noblest sanction that could be given to that God-given institution. (2) As the miracle did not make bad good, but good better, so Christianity only redeems, sanctifies, and ennobles the beneficent but abused institution of marriage; and Christ's whole work only turns the water of earth into the wine of heaven. Thus "this beginning of miracles" exhibited the character and "manifested forth the glory" of His entire Mission. (3) As Christ countenanced our seasons of festivity, so also that greater fulness which befits such; so far was He from encouraging that asceticism which has since been so often put for all religion. (4) The character and authority ascribed by Romanists to the Virgin is directly in the teeth of this and other scriptures.
John Gill Bible Commentary
This beginning of miracles,.... This miracle of turning water into wine, was the first miracle Christ ever wrought, either in public or private; for as for what miracles he is said to do in his infancy, there is no reason to give credit to them: and this he did in Cana of Galilee; not that this was only the first he did in that place; he afterwards working another there, namely, the cure of a nobleman's son, Joh 4:46, but the first he did any where, and it was in this place; and which the Syriac and Persic versions again call Kotne of Galilee; See Gill on Joh 2:1; and manifested forth his glory; the glory of his deity and divine sonship, which was hid by his assumption of human nature, but broke forth and showed itself in his miraculous operations, and particularly in this: and his disciples believed on him; the above five disciples; see Joh 2:2; whom he had called, and who were with him at this marriage, and were made acquainted with this miracle: and though they believed in him before, and had declared, and professed him to be the Messiah, Moses and the prophets spoke of, and the Son of God, and King of Israel; yet they were, by this miracle, more and more confirmed in the faith of these things: besides, others might be made his disciples at this time, and be hereby brought to believe in him.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
2:11 Jesus had offered his first miraculous sign. In it, he revealed the glory of God (see also 1:14; 11:4, 40).