Encounters with Jesus in the Gospel of John
Part 1: Living Under the Influence
John 2:1-11
Dr. Hays McKay

Introduction: John’s Aim

• Two levels:
  
  • Surface level
  • Dig deeper level

• Purpose: John 20:30-31 (NIV)
  
  
• Theme: Life

I. Jesus and Bacchus’ Religion and Pleasure

• John 2:6 (NIV)

Lure of Bacchus:

• Life = Pleasure = Pain

The Life Jesus Offers

II. Jesus’ and Judaism’s Religion of Rites, Rules and Deeds

• Mark 7:6-7 (NIV)
• What do the stone jars symbolize? Emptiness
• Deeds vs. Joy

III. Partaking of the Wine Jesus Offers


• How do we have abundant life?
• Matthew 9:17 (NIV)
• Believe, Trust and Abide

Conclusion:  Drink this wine