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A background and analysis of the events at the wedding in cana as described in the book of john in the bible. Topics include the significance of the miracle of turning water into wine, the context of ritual washing, and the role of celebration in biblical tradition. Discussion questions cover the perspective of jesus on ritual washing, the meaning of the sign of the water being changed into wine, and the role of celebration in the spiritual disciplines.
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The beginning of the Book of Signs
B ACKGROUND
(^1) Raymond Brown, The Anchor Bible Commentary on John. (^2) Jerusalem Bible footnote. (^3) Larry R. Helyer, Exploring Jewish Literature of the Second Temple Period (IVP:Downer’s Grove) 2002,
p. 473.
convey a message. What does the sign of the water being changed into wine point to? After this miracle, what would the people at the wedding have done when they needed water for ritual cleansing?
(^4) The list from Willard’s book includes solitude, silence, fasting, frugality, chastity, secrecy, sacrifice,
study, worship, celebration, service, prayer, fellowship, confession and submission.