Why did Jesus choose a wedding and wine for his first miracle? In this episode, Rohan Bell and Shannon Moir dive into John 2 and the famous story of water turned into wine. They explore the cultural significance of hospitality, Mary’s bold faith, and how this miracle revealed Jesus’ glory and brought joy, honour, and belief.

👀 What you’ll discover in this episode...

✅ 🍷 Why running out of wine was a crisis of honour in Jewish weddings

✅ 🙋 Mary’s bold chutzpah in prompting Jesus’ first miracle

✅ 🎉 How Jesus’ miracle restored joy and honour to the family

✅ 📖 The “book of signs” in John’s gospel and why this first sign matters

✅ 🕰️ The repeated theme of “my time has not yet come” throughout John

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction: Water into wine at Cana

03:00 – Mary’s faith, chutzpah, and Jesus’ response

06:30 – Honour-shame culture and the weight of hospitality

10:30 – The extravagant scale of Jesus’ miracle (760 bottles!)

15:00 – The significance of “signs” in John’s gospel

20:00 – “My time has not yet come” — a key theme in John

🙋‍♂️ Reflection and Application

Where in your life do you need to trust Jesus, like Mary did, to “do whatever he says”? How might you see his provision not just meeting needs, but restoring joy and honour in unexpected ways?

💬 Share your thoughts below or in the comments — we’d love to hear from you!

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