Our Premise Robert Capon: “John omits a number of important events in Jesus’ life, but he deals with their import or ramifications in other ways and contexts. … Accordingly, my own disposition when I find something ‘missing’ from John is to look for the place (or places) where he works it in under another guise.” Robert Capon: “John omits a number of important events in Jesus’ life, but he deals with their import or ramifications in other ways and contexts. … Accordingly, my own disposition when I find something ‘missing’ from John is to look for the place (or places) where he works it in under another guise.” This series will look at four examples of John’s themes in Matthew’s stories and Matthew’s themes in John’s stories. This series will look at four examples of John’s themes in Matthew’s stories and Matthew’s themes in John’s stories.

A WEDDING FEAST John 2:1-11 Jesus attends a wedding. Why is this important? Jesus attends a wedding. Why is this important? Jesus makes wine. Why is this important? Jesus makes wine. Why is this important? John calls this the first sign. Why is this important? John calls this the first sign. Why is this important?

INVITING GUESTS Matthew 22:1-14 v. 3, The king invites many to the feast, “but they would not come.” v. 3, The king invites many to the feast, “but they would not come.” v. 5-6, The world is filled with excuses, both subtle and obvious. v. 5-6, The world is filled with excuses, both subtle and obvious. v. 7-10, The wedding feast will happen whether you are there or not. v. 7-10, The wedding feast will happen whether you are there or not.

PREPARING GUESTS Matthew 22:1-14 v. 11, Some may arrive at the feast unprepared. v. 11, Some may arrive at the feast unprepared. v. 12, All are speechless before God’s judgment. v. 12, All are speechless before God’s judgment. v , Coming unprepared is just like making an excuse. v , Coming unprepared is just like making an excuse. See Luke 12:35-38 See Luke 12:35-38

INTERPRETING A WEDDING FEAST John 2:1-11 v. 1-2, Jesus is invited to this feast, and so he comes. v. 1-2, Jesus is invited to this feast, and so he comes. v. 3, A lack of preparation threatens to stop the feast. v. 3, A lack of preparation threatens to stop the feast. v. 4-5, While acknowledging that this is not his own feast, Jesus nonetheless consents to make it right. v. 4-5, While acknowledging that this is not his own feast, Jesus nonetheless consents to make it right. v. 6-10, A feast is a time for celebration and not lack. Jesus is the Lord of Plenty. His works lighten the heart with joy. v. 6-10, A feast is a time for celebration and not lack. Jesus is the Lord of Plenty. His works lighten the heart with joy. v. 11, This is a sign, a work to be understood as more than it seems. v. 11, This is a sign, a work to be understood as more than it seems.

THE FEAST IN ACTION Matthew 4:15-25 v, 15-16, The light is shining. Will we rejoice? v, 15-16, The light is shining. Will we rejoice? v , Jesus is inviting his guests. Notice what they must leave behind to attend the feast. v , Jesus is inviting his guests. Notice what they must leave behind to attend the feast. v , The arrival of the bridegroom is celebrated with new wine, the healing of the sick and the lifting up of the oppressed. v , The arrival of the bridegroom is celebrated with new wine, the healing of the sick and the lifting up of the oppressed. Are you participating in the feast of the Lamb? Are you participating in the feast of the Lamb?