1. Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk www.gatewaychurch.org.uk So that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name. John 20:31

2. Do whatever He tells you In chapter 1 we have been looking at who Jesus is. Implausible story? This is just what we would expect Jesus to do. It is the first sign pointing forward.  it is a cryptic clue This event is all about transformation. Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk www.gatewaychurch.org.uk

3. A wedding in Cana Nathanael’s home town Wherever Jesus is, heaven touches earth (angels ascending and descending) The whole village, and friends from neighbouring towns, would be invited  think Stephen and Reena’s wedding Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk www.gatewaychurch.org.uk

4. Mary and His hour Woman sounds a little harsh  a reminder of His humanity perhaps? Only two places where Mary appears  here  and at the Cross All the signs are pointing towards who Jesus is and the Cross  this event manifested His glory  it is at the Cross we see Jesus glorified Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk www.gatewaychurch.org.uk

5. Stone Waterpots Used for Jewish custom of purification  ritual washing before meals Jesus, when his hour came, would offer purification for us all  20 to 30 gallons speaks of a free and full salvation Out of the traditions of Judaism comes Jesus There is something greater here  the Creator Himself (John 1:1-4) Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk www.gatewaychurch.org.uk

6. Wine and the Blood “for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins” (Matthew 26:28) What the water could not achieve His blood can Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk www.gatewaychurch.org.uk

7. Wine and the Holy Spirit “They have no wine” They are without the power of the Holy Spirit He will baptise you with the Holy Spirit (1:33) Do not get drunk with wine, but be filled with the Holy Spirit (Eph 5:18) What excites, invigorates and enlivens us? Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk www.gatewaychurch.org.uk

8. The New Wine Luke 5:37-39 The Old Wine, the Law and Judaism  it was good but not sufficient  through the law comes the knowledge of sin (Rom 3:20) The New Wine, faith in Jesus Christ  is much better, and is able to save  the Holy Spirit convicts of sin & strengthens God has saved the best wine for last Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk www.gatewaychurch.org.uk

9. Do whatever He says If Jesus can produce wine from just water, …then what can he do with a human being made in the image of God?  willing to believe in him  prepared to expect the amazing  walking in expectation and faith  doing whatever he says in full obedience  willing to take a risk of faith Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk www.gatewaychurch.org.uk