School of Ministry Resources Podcast

In this episode we study John chapter 2, and the wedding at Cana, where Jesus performs His first public miracle by turning water into wine.  Jesus does honor His mother's request to assist, while giving us a glimpse of His deity. We learn of John’s purpose in recording signs: to show Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and to lead people to believe and receive eternal life. The miracle marks the start of Jesus’ public ministry, honors the sanctity of marriage, and demonstrates His divine authority and timing. Key themes include Jesus’ transition from family life to His Father’s work, the meaning of “My hour,” and the evangelistic aim of John’s Gospel. 

This lesson examines Mark 6:14–29, recounting the arrest and beheading of John the Baptist, Herod’s reaction to Jesus’ rising fame, and the sending of the twelve apostles. The episode emphasizes John as the last Old Testament prophet and the transition as Christ launches the new covenant. Historical background on Herod, Herodias, and the setting in Galilee is provided, plus practical reflections on how John’s ministry prepared the way for Jesus and the wider spread of the gospel.