Exegesis on John 2:1-11: The wedding at Cana: Interpreting the miracles in our life

Document Type

Article

Source Title

Philippine Association for the Sociology of Religion Journal

Volume

5

Issue

2

First Page

59

Last Page

71

Publication Date

2025

Abstract

The passage of the wedding at Cana is a unique Gospel passage, which can only be seen in the Gospel of St. John. In reading such a passage, we can see how Jesus did his first miracle – turning water into wine. Such a scene in the Gospel shows the drama of a mother and a son, showing the parental authority of Mary to Jesus. In the same manner, this passage is full of emotions since there is a wedding feast, Mary is there assisting the servants, and Jesus replied to Mary, which seems to be a kind of hostility. Though Jesus is already with some disciples, we can see how he performed a miracle, showing his divinity, and at the same time, following her mother’s request, which shows his humanity. At first glance, we can say that there is a hesitation in Jesus’ side when it comes to the request of Mary, but there is also an internal force, which made Jesus follow his mother’s request. Jesus’ disciples saw the miracle. Jesus obeyed his mother, and the servants saw what happened. The host was grateful for having the best wine. These emotions manifest multiple events that happened in a single event in the Gospel. Thus, St. John’s Gospel can be said to be full of signs and unique events on the portrayal of the life of Jesus.

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Disciplines

Biblical Studies | Religion

Keywords

Turning water into wine at the wedding at Cana (Miracle); Jesus Christ—Miracles; Bible. New Testament—Criticism, interpretation, etc.; Miracles

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