Sunday, October 15, 2023 - A Sign of a Better Time Coming - Pastor Paul Vallee

John 2:1-11 John is the only gospel writer who tells us about the wedding celebration at Cana. Jesus and his disciples were invited to a wedding where an amazing miracle took place. It is a significant story because it is the first miraculous sign that Jesus performed. This miracle came not just as a result of a great need but was the opportunity for Jesus to reveal a powerful truth and the nature of who He is to His disciples. Jesus' miracles, as told in John's gospel, point to something significant about Jesus. In John 2:1-11, we find the first miracle or sign of which there are seven found in the gospel of John. It is the miracle of turning water into wine.  While God used Moses to turn water into blood, Jesus is seen here performing a sign to bring joy into people's hearts, as wine symbolizes joy. From this promise of seeing God work more extraordinary things, John begins this story about the wedding at Cana. It is a sign of a better time coming; though many rejected God's kingdom, others embraced it, and their lives were filled with joy. So, what are some things we can learn from Jesus performing signs, particularly this sign of turning the water into wine?