John 2: Group Study Handout

Overview

Jesus attends a wedding in Cana of Galilee with his mother and disciples (vv. 1-2). When the wine runs out, Jesus’ mother informs him of the situation (vv.

Key verse

“Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.”

John 2:19 (WEB)

Outline

1. John 2:1–2 Jesus at the Wedding in Cana
2. John 2:3–5 The Wine Runs Out
3. John 2:6–10 Jesus Turns Water into Wine
4. John 2:11–12 First Miracle Revealed
5. John 2:13–17 Jesus Cleanses the Temple
6. John 2:18–22 Challenge and Prophecy
7. John 2:23–25 Belief Amid Understanding

Discussion questions

1. In v3, what does Jesus’ mother say when the wine runs out?
2. What command does Jesus give to the servants in v7 regarding the water pots?
3. Jesus' response to his mother in v4: why might He say 'My hour has not yet come'?
4. What does Jesus mean when He refers to 'this temple' in v19?
5. How do you respond when faced with a need like the wine running out in v3?

Go deeper

Passages that echo John 2: John 7, Psalm 69, John 6.

Before next time: read John 3.