Water to Wine | The Follow Up - Gospel of John | Week 3

In this episode of The Follow Up, four pastors sit down together for a deeper conversation on John 2:1–12 — the wedding at Cana and Jesus’ first miracle. They explore the cultural setting of first-century Jewish weddings, the theological depth of Jesus turning water into wine, His surprising interaction with Mary, and what this miracle reveals about His identity and mission.

Key Topics Covered

• Cultural differences between ancient weddings and modern ones
• Why wine carried both practical and spiritual significance
• The symbolism of Jesus as the true Bridegroom
• Mary’s model of faith and obedience
• Jesus’ timing and the meaning of “My hour has not yet come”
• The disciples’ growing faith and the revelation of Jesus in John’s Gospel
• Practical takeaways: trust, surrender, and beholding Christ

Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome & introductions

00:37 – Jewish weddings explained

02:16 – Why Jesus’ first miracle matters

03:35 – The symbolism of wine

05:02 – Mary’s faith: “Do whatever He tells you”

07:19 – Why wine was central in Jewish culture

08:14 – “My hour has not yet come”

11:24 – Jesus redefining family & faith

13:22 – What John reveals about Jesus so far

19:19 – One-sentence takeaways

22:19 – Closing reflections