1. GLEANINGS FROM THE GOSPEL OF JOHN - II Changing for the Better Text: John 2:1-11

2. Why Should We Look to God for Consistent Change? John 1:14, 29, 33; John 1:19— 28 John knew that we must drastically and immediately deal with things that creep into our lives that attempt to change the distinctive will of God.

3. I. HUMAN RESOURCES OFTEN FAIL (2:1-5) A. Before We Want/Expect Them To (2:1-3) –J–Judges 14:12 – I– It shows us just how vulnerable we are when we depend upon man’s resources B. During Inopportune Times (2:4,5) “‘Dear woman, why do you involve me?’ Jesus replied. ‘My time has not yet come.’” John 2:4 - John 7:6,8,30 - John 8:20 - John 2:11

4. II. HEAVENLY REVENUES ALWAYS FLOURISH (2:6-11) A.Turning the Natural into Supernatural “We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as unsolvable problems.” Howard G. Hendricks “Taking a Stand”

5. II. HEAVENLY REVENUES ALWAYS FLOURISH (2:6-11) (Contd.) “Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons.” John 2:6

6. II. HEAVENLY REVENUES ALWAYS FLOURISH (2:6-11) (Contd.) B. Tasting Like Heaven not like Hell “ You have saved the best till now.” John 2:10