From the Virgin Womb to the Empty Tomb - 4

Why a Wedding?

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It's significant that John consistently calls these mighty works "signs" rather than simply miracles. This terminology points us to the deeper significance of each act. A sign is meant to direct our attention to something greater than itself. When we miss the "sign" and its significance, we reduce it to merely a miracle performed for our immediate benefit or comfort. Jesus addressed this tendency directly in John 6:26Loading..., where He pointed out that many followed Him not because they understood the spiritual significance of His works, but simply because they had been fed and satisfied physically.

This particular sign at Cana was designed to point to Christ's deity—not merely to provide wine for a marriage celebration. We can understand this because it ap...