John 2

II Jesus does first miracle; Clears Temple
A. vs 1-11 Jesus changes the Water into Wine
1. vs 1-3 Jesus and his disciples are invited to a wedding in Cana that runs out of wine
2. vs 4-5 Mary asks here son to do something about the wine
3. vs 6-8 Jesus gives servants instructions to fill six large stone jars with water
4. vs 9-11 When the Water is ladled out, it has turned to wine that is better than the wine already served
B. vs 12-25 Jesus clears the temple
1. Vs 12 Jesus travels to Capernaum to stay with His family
2. vs 13-16 Jesus went to the Temple in Jerusalem, saw the money changers, and began to throw them out
3. vs 17 This reminds the disciples of an Old Testament verse that speaks of the Messiah
4. vs 18-19 The Jews ask for a miraculous sign that gives Him the authority to do this and He says that if they tear down the Temple He will build it again in three days
5. vs 20-22 The Temple He spoke of was His own body
6. vs 23-25 Many believed on Him but He did not entrust Himself to them

John 2:24-25 But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all men. He did not need man's testimony about man, for he knew what was in a man.

Again we see here a benefit of having a clear direction and purpose. Jesus knew exactly who He was and therefore did not need any outside affirmation. It's always nice to get a pat on the back or an "Attaboy" but the presence or absence of those should not effect the course of our life. In fact when that happens we betray that we are living for the praise of men instead of the praise of The Man, our Lord Jesus. There is a calling on each of our lives to do something great for the Kingdom of God and if you are doing it right you probably won't have too many friends. Holiness and sanctification is not something the world really appreciates and they certainly won't like it if you call them to the standard that God demands, but do it anyway. Be bold for the Lord and watch how God moves to confirm His Word.