Today, we see Jesus’ first miracle. There are a lot of interesting things here. We see how important a wedding is to the culture. Weddings were huge deals; they were parties. They were celebrations. It would have been very shameful for the wedding to have run out of wine. That is why Mary notices this. Although this may seem trivial, it is an act of kindness by her. But all the things that are interesting about this miracle to me, the thing that always stands out to me is this. Who were the only people to see what Jesus was doing? The servants. If you want to see Jesus, if you want to know Jesus, you have to serve somebody.

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Good morning! It’s great to be with you as we continue our journey through the Gospel of John. Sorry we missed yesterday—things got a bit hectic, but I’m glad we’re back on track today. I did a short Facebook Live video that seemed to resonate with a lot of folks, so I might mix in some of those moving forward. I’d love to hear your thoughts—do you prefer the shorter Facebook videos, or do you enjoy these longer, more in-depth Rooted sessions? I’m just happy to be talking about the Bible, so either way works for me!

Today, we’re diving into John 2:13-25, which covers Jesus cleansing the temple. T

In this passage, we witness Jesus performing one of the most striking acts in His ministry—cleansing the temple. John’s Gospel often focuses on the “why” behind Jesus’ actions, while the synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) tend to focus more on the “who,” “what,” “when,” and “where.” Here, John places the temple cleansing early in Jesus’ ministry, immediately following His first miracle.

There’s a debate among scholars about whether Jesus cleansed the temple twice—once early in His ministry as John describes, and once later, as the other Gospels recount. While it’s possible, many scholars believe John might have placed this event here to emphasize a theological point rather than to provide a strict chronological account. John’s aim is to show us the cosmic significance of Jesus’ mission, and by placing this event early, he’s making a statement about the radical change Jesus is bringing.

Jesus’ actions in the temple were a bold declaration that the old ways were being upended. The temple, which had become a place of commerce, was being reclaimed as a house of worship. Jesus’ words, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up,” pointed to His resurrection, foreshadowing the ultimate upending of death and sin.

Jesus is not one to leave things as they are. He challenges us, pushes us, and often disrupts our comfort zones. Like the religious leaders of His time, we can become so entrenched in our routines and ways of thinking that we miss the greater truth He’s trying to show us. Jesus isn’t just rearranging our lives—He’s completely transforming them, tearing down walls, and building something entirely new.

If you’re feeling stretched or challenged today, remember that Jesus is at work, pushing you toward something better. It might be uncomfortable, but it’s part of His process of transformation. He’s calling us to something deeper, something greater, and that often means breaking away from the familiar and stepping into the unknown.

Thanks for joining me today. Tomorrow, we’ll dive into John chapter 3, one of the most powerful chapters in the entire Bible. I can’t wait to explore it with you. Have a great day, and I’ll see you in the morning!