Discussion Questions – John 2:1-12

1. In your culture do you have any special customs or rituals for the bride to be ready for the wedding.
2. Read this definition of the ritual of purification for a bride at a jewish wedding:
   The Jewish rite of purification for a wedding involves the bride immersing herself in a mikveh, a specially constructed pool of natural, collected rainwater or other natural water sources. This is a ritual cleansing, not for physical cleanliness, but for spiritual purification and transformation, symbolizing a spiritual rebirth and readiness for the sacred bond of marriage. This tradition ensures the bride enters marriage in a state of ritual purity.
   What are some similarities between this jewish ritual of purification for the bride and Christian baptism?
   (Read Matthew 28:19, Romans 6:4, Colossians 2:12-13, 1 Peter 3:20-21, 1 Corinthians 12:13)
3. Have someone retail this story of Jesus’s first miracle in their own words. How can you use this story to share the gospel? 
   2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if anyone is in Messiah, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

4. Self reflection question to think about as you eat lunch.

At the wedding there are two main groups in attendance. You have the wedding attendees, that are expecting to be served by others. Then you have the servants, those who serve others. As a disciple of Jesus, which one are you? Read John 12:26