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Friday, January 16, 2026

Saturday prior to Epiphany 2

Galatians 4:4-5; 2 Timothy 1:10; 1 John 4:9; Luke 1:30-35—

Sunday’s Hymn of the Day is “The Only Son from Heaven” (LSB #402). Who is Jesus? The world must address this question. The answer to this question is addressed in the season of Epiphany. St. Paul reminds us that at just the right time, a time set by the Father, He sent His Son, to be born of a woman. Jesus was truly human; He was born under the law to be subject to the Jewish law. Now those who are called by the Gospel are incorporated into the family of faith. Outside the weather might be cold and gloomy. The landscape appears to be lifeless. Yet new life is granted to us as we see Jesus who entered our world to be our Savior to win us back to full favor with the Father.

1. The only Son from heaven,

Foretold by ancient seers,

By God, the Father, given,

In human shape appears;

No sphere His light confining,

No star so brightly shining

As He, our Morning Star.

2. O time of God appointed,

O bright and holy morn!

He come the King anointed,

The Christ, the virgin-born;

His home on earth He maketh,

And man of heav’n partaketh,

Of life again an heir.

3. O Lord, our hearts awaken,

To know and love Thee more,

In faith to stand unshaken,

In Spirit to adore,

That we still heav’n-ward hasting,

Yet here Thy joy foretasting,

May reap its fullness there.

Collect for Saturday of the week of Epiphany 1: For every mercy of the past, and for Thy presence still, we praise and bless Thee, O God; be Thou our guide and our one sure hope forever; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen [2]

[1] Baptism © Ed Riojas, Higher Things

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Friday prior to Epiphany 2

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John 1:29-41—Called to Witness – Witnessing to Christ as the Messiah

Witnessing to Christ as the Messiah. John the Baptist witnesses to Jesus as the Son of God. This is the closest John comes to reporting the baptism of Jesus. As Jesus comes to him, John the Baptist hails Him as the Lamb of God. He reports seeing the dove of the Spirit coming upon Jesus at the baptism. John confesses that Jesus is greater than he is because Jesus baptizes with the Spirit while he baptizes only with water. Out of this personal experience John the Baptist declares that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God. The Epiphany theme comes to the forefront in today’s Gospel. John the Baptist witnesses to Jesus as the Messiah. Here is a revelation coming forth: this simple peasant from Nazareth is understood as Son of God, the promised Deliverer, Savior. When we deal with Jesus, we are dealing with God.

Every single person who claims the name Christian will be active living and sharing his or her faith in Christ. The LORD still uses people to be His instruments. They are midwives to re-born babes in Christ. Ananias was used to bring Paul into the Church. Philip was used to win the Ethiopian eunuch. God used Staupitz to help Luther find the way to grace. Parents today are used of God to bring their children to Christ through Baptism and instruction. May the LORD use you to be an instrument of His grace and mercy.

Almighty and everlasting God, who governs all things in heaven and on earth, mercifully hear the prayers of Your people and grant us Your peace through all our days; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. [2]

Collect for Friday of the week of Epiohany1: Thou wouldst have us ask of Thee, O God, whatsoever we will. Above all else, we ask of Thee Thyself, Thou who hast never yet lost hope for any one of us, though Thou knowest us altogether. Seal upon us the image of him whom we worship. Gather up all our doubts and uncertainties into the meaning, which Thou alone canst give to our lives. Make perfect in our weakness strength, and in the midst of all our anxiety bestow upon us that costly peace of Thine which can be ours only as thy will becomes our will. In Jesus’ name. Amen [3]

[1] Baptism © Ed Riojas, Higher Things

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Thursday prior to Epiphany 2

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1 Corinthians 1:1-9— Called to Witness – Witnessing produces the church

Witnessing produces the church. Paul thanks God for the grace given to the Corinthian church. In these opening verses of Paul’s Corinthian correspondence, he identifies himself in terms of spiritual gifts. Paul reminds them of “the church of God.” Their church is a part of the ecumenical church “called to be saints together with all those who in every place....” Moreover, in these opening sentences, Paul puts his finger on the problem in the Corinthian church: spiritual gifts such as “all speech and knowledge” which most probably meant Gnosticism and Glossolalia. While they are waiting for the return of Christ on the last great day, Paul assures them of God’s faithfulness in sustaining and purifying them.

Faith always believes against the evidence. And so we should think of ourselves and of the church based on the glorious, forgiving Word of the Gospel our Lord Jesus Christ, and not based on external evidence. The Gospel always calls us back to the cross and the resurrection.

(NOTE: these are the two central themes of Paul’s first letter to the Corinthian congregation) The Gospel calls us to faith that God keeps his Word and does what he says it does; that Christian life and works may come forth naturally and faithfully from our faith in Him. What joy there is in this knowledge. Thanks be to God for His grace and mercy in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Father, You make known the salvation of humankind at the birth of Your Son. Make us strong in faith and bring us to the glory You promise. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives, and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.[2]

[1] Luther’s Seal, © Ed Riojas, Higher Things

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Wednesday prior to Epiphany 2

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Isaiah 49:1-6— Called to witness – Witnessing to all nations

Witnessing to all nations. The Lord calls His servant, Israel, to bring the light of salvation to the nations. Here we have the second of the servant songs in Isaiah. The servant tells how the Lord called and chose him before he was born. For the task of restoring Israel, he was equipped with a mouth “like a sharp sword” and was made like “a polished arrow.” Yet, he feels that his labor was in vain. Then the Lord speaks to him and becomes his strength. However, the Lord has broadened his task to bring light and salvation not only to Israel but also to the whole world.

All of the readings for this coming Sunday coincide perfectly with the central emphasis of the Epiphany season that the Gospel of salvation is to be proclaimed to all especially to the Gentiles. The light of the World has come and He brings redemption to all nations. This message, of course, must be proclaimed to all nations and this is the point at which the message of the readings including our reading from Isaiah meets the message of Epiphany.

This reading comes from the second servant songs of Isaiah. It shares many similarities with the first son, but it emphasizes the Epiphany theme even more emphatically. This passage of Scripture is in the form of a dialogue between the Servant and the LORD Himself.

Collects for the Epiphany Season: Lord God, on this day you revealed your Son to the nations by the leading of a star. Lead us now by faith to know your presence in our lives and bring us at last to the full vision of your glory.

Father, You revealed Your Son to the nations by the guidance of a star. Lead us to Your glory in heaven by the light of faith. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. [2]

[1] Luther’s Seal, © Ed Riojas, Higher Things

Monday, January 12, 2026

Tuesday prior to Epiphany 2

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Psalm 40—The psalm is a prayer for help when troubles abound. While the cause of David’s distress is not specified, David acknowledges that they are occasioned by his sin. The prayer begins with praise of God for His past mercies (verses 1-5) and as testimony to the king’s own faithfulness to the Lord (verses 6-10). These form the ground for his present appeal for help (verses 11-17).

Psalm 40 – The Servant comes to do God’s Will

This psalm is simply titled: To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.

To the Chief Musician: Well might so exceedingly precious a Psalm be specially committed to the most skilled of the sacred musicians.

A Psalm of David: G. Campbell Morgan speculated, “In this case the reason for the song in all probability was that of the deliverance of David from all the long experience of outlawry and suffering; and the fact that he had been brought to his coronation.” [2]

Collect for Psalm 40: Lord Jesus Christ, you became obedient to death and your name was exalted above all others. Teach us always to do the Father’s will, so that made holy by you obedience and united to your sacrifice, we can know your great love in times of sorrow and sing a new song to our God now and forever. Amen

[1] Luther’s Seal © Ed Riojas, Higher Things

[2]https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/psalm-40

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Epiphany 2 - Series A study notes

Isaiah 49:1–7

1 Corinthians 1:1–9

John 1:29–42a

God Reveals His Glory in Christ and His Cross

“The Lord, the Redeemer of Israel” calls forth “his Holy One” (Isaiah 49:7), Jesus, the Christ, “from the womb” of His mother (Isaiah 49:1). The incarnate Son of God is revealed as the Savior, not only for Israel but also “as a light for the nations” whose salvation reaches “to the end of the earth” (Isaiah 49:6).

John came “baptizing with water” (John 1:31) to reveal Jesus as “the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29) and who glorifies His God and Father by His atoning sacrifice upon the cross. When Jesus was baptized in the waters of the Jordan, the Holy Spirit descended “from heaven like a dove” and “remained on him” (John 1:32). By our Baptism, we are anointed by the same Spirit, adopted by God the Father and “called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 1:9). Therefore, we “are not lacking in any gift,” but we can trust Him who promises to sustain us to the end, “guiltless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 1:7–8).

John 1:29-42

Behold the Lamb of God

John 1:29

Τῇ ἐπαύριον βλέπει τὸν Ἰησοῦν ἐρχόμενον πρὸς αὐτόν, καὶ λέγει· Ἴδε ὁ ἀμνὸς τοῦ θεοῦ ὁ αἴρων τὴν ἁμαρτίαν τοῦ κόσμου.

The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

Behold right in front of you is the Christ, bearing removing the SIN of the world. Ongoing activity. Jesus continues to bear the world's sin.

Which lamb? The chief lamb, the Passover lamb. All other lambs sacrificed pointed to the Passover lamb which pointed to Christ. See OT lesson. Vv. 5-6. This is Israel with cosmic consequences.

What comes before is John's clear confession that he is not the Christ.

John 1:30

οὗτός ἐστιν [a]ὑπὲρ οὗ ἐγὼ εἶπον· Ὀπίσω μου ἔρχεται ἀνὴρ ὃς ἔμπροσθέν μου γέγονεν, ὅτι πρῶτός μου ἦν·

This is he of whom I said, 'After me comes a man who ranks before me, because he was before me.'

Harkens back to the prologue. Jesus was conceived and born after John...this is both temporal and theological.

John 1:31

κἀγὼ οὐκ ᾔδειν αὐτόν, ἀλλ’ ἵνα φανερωθῇ τῷ Ἰσραὴλ διὰ τοῦτο ἦλθον ἐγὼ [b]ἐν ὕδατι βαπτίζων.

I myself did not know him, but for this purpose I came baptizing with water, that he might be revealed to Israel."

I did not know him means...what? Parallel with the question, "are you the Christ? No I am not..." See Vs. 33, "...of myself I would not know him."

John 1:32

καὶ ἐμαρτύρησεν Ἰωάννης λέγων ὅτι Τεθέαμαι τὸ πνεῦμα καταβαῖνον [c]ὡς περιστερὰν ἐξ οὐρανοῦ, καὶ ἔμεινεν ἐπ’ αὐτόν·

And John bore witness: "I saw the Spirit descend from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him.

The other baptism accounts do not have the spirit remaining. The Father's word to John is the only way we know this is the Spirit, not the narrator.

John 1:33

κἀγὼ οὐκ ᾔδειν αὐτόν, ἀλλ’ ὁ πέμψας με βαπτίζειν ἐν ὕδατι ἐκεῖνός μοι εἶπεν· Ἐφ’ ὃν ἂν ἴδῃς τὸ πνεῦμα καταβαῖνον καὶ μένον ἐπ’ αὐτόν, οὗτός ἐστιν ὁ βαπτίζων ἐν πνεύματι ἁγίῳ·

I myself did not know him, but he who sent me to baptize with water said to me, 'He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, this is he who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.'

John 1:34

κἀγὼ ἑώρακα, καὶ μεμαρτύρηκα ὅτι οὗτός ἐστιν ὁἐκλεκτὸς τοῦ θεοῦ.

And I have seen and have borne witness that this is the Son of God."

Jesus calls the first disciples -

John 1:35

Τῇ ἐπαύριον πάλιν εἱστήκει ὁ Ἰωάννης καὶ ἐκ τῶν μαθητῶν αὐτοῦ δύο,

The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples,

John 1:36

καὶ ἐμβλέψας τῷ Ἰησοῦ περιπατοῦντι λέγει· Ἴδε ὁ ἀμνὸς τοῦ θεοῦ.

and he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, "Behold, the Lamb of God!"

John 1:37

καὶ ἤκουσαν οἱ δύο μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ λαλοῦντος καὶ ἠκολούθησαν τῷ Ἰησοῦ.

The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus.

John 1:38

στραφεὶς δὲ ὁ Ἰησοῦς καὶ θεασάμενος αὐτοὺς ἀκολουθοῦντας λέγει αὐτοῖς· Τί ζητεῖτε; οἱ δὲ εἶπαν αὐτῷ· Ῥαββί (ὃ λέγεται μεθερμηνευόμενον Διδάσκαλε), ποῦ μένεις;

Jesus turned and saw them following and said to them, "What are you seeking?" And they said to him, "Rabbi" (which means Teacher), "where are you staying?"

John 1:39

λέγει αὐτοῖς· Ἔρχεσθε καὶ [h]ὄψεσθε. ἦλθαν οὖν καὶ εἶδαν ποῦ μένει, καὶ παρ’ αὐτῷ ἔμειναν τὴν ἡμέραν ἐκείνην· ὥρα ἦν ὡς δεκάτη.

He said to them, "Come and you will see." So they came and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day, for it was about the tenth hour.

John 1:40

ἦν Ἀνδρέας ὁ ἀδελφὸς Σίμωνος Πέτρου εἷς ἐκ τῶν δύο τῶν ἀκουσάντων παρὰ Ἰωάννου καὶ ἀκολουθησάντων αὐτῷ·

One of the two who heard John speak and followed Jesus was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother.

John 1:41

εὑρίσκει οὗτος [i]πρῶτον τὸν ἀδελφὸν τὸν ἴδιον Σίμωνα καὶ λέγει αὐτῷ· Εὑρήκαμεν τὸν Μεσσίαν (ὅ ἐστιν μεθερμηνευόμενον χριστός).

He first found his own brother Simon and said to him, "We have found the Messiah" (which means Christ).

John 1:42

ἤγαγεν αὐτὸν πρὸς τὸν Ἰησοῦν. ἐμβλέψας αὐτῷ ὁ Ἰησοῦς εἶπεν· Σὺ εἶ Σίμων ὁ υἱὸς [k]Ἰωάννου, σὺ κληθήσῃ Κηφᾶς (ὃ ἑρμηνεύεται Πέτρος).

He brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, "You are Simon the son of John. You shall be called Cephas" (which means Peter).

Baptism Image © Ed Riojas, Higher Things

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Epiphany 2 reflection

While on Earth, Jesus did amazing miracles. The first one we read of in the gospels was a loving act that served a faceless nameless couple.

In the story of the wedding at Cana, we notice that Jesus cares about all things, even our own human enjoyment of life. We also recognize that Jesus continues to work miracles in our lives, in ways large and small.

Hymn: #60 My Faith Looks Up to Thee

Law/Gospel Theme: The miracles of Jesus demonstrate that He truly is the son of God, capable of anything and everything. We see many amazing miracles of healing power and life transformation through Christ’s miracles. In this event, we see the power of following instructions.

Jesus told the servants to fill jars with water, and that simple act of obedience enabled His miracle. We can be vessels of God when we listen to Him and do as He says.

Prayer: Almighty God, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness and put upon ourselves the armor of life, now in the time of this mortal life, in which Your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility, that in the last day, when He shall come again in glory to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal.[1]

Hymn: # 61 My Hope is Built on Nothing Less Vv. 1-2

Confession/Absolution:

LORD - we pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins. Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father.

In Your compassion forgive us our sins. Known and unknown. Things done. And left undone. And so uphold us by Your Spirit.

That we may live and serve you in newness of life. To the honor and glory of Your Name. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Almighty God have mercy on you. Forgive you all your sins. Through our Lord Jesus Christ. And may He strengthen you in all goodness. And by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

–John 2:2-11

On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. 3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does this have to do with me?

My hour has not yet come.” 5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”

6 Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. 7 Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. 8 And he said to them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the feast.” So they took it. 9 When the master of the feast tasted the water now become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom 10 and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and when people have drunk freely, then the poor wine. But you have kept the good wine until now.” 11 This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him.

Hymn: # 61 My Hope is Built on Nothing Less Vv. 3-4

Our text reminds me of certain marketing campaigns which have by now come and gone but at the time we were quite profitable and helpful.

Remember the appeal for Gallo wines? “We will serve no wine … until it’s time.”

The Nike Company coined the phrase “Just Do It!”

This is not a new concept. Consider the advice of Mary. “His mother said to the servants, ‘Whatever he tells you…DO!’” When life’s pressures and challenges come our way, we are called to do what the Savior bids us … Just Do It!

Faith follows Christ especially -

> When problems present themselves in life.

> When the solution seems senseless.

> When the Savior gives us a command to act.

Faith will naturally follow Christ especially -When problems present themselves in life.

Mary tells us, “They have no wine.” This nameless, faceless couple ran out of wine, which might seem insignificant to us. Yet what challenges do you face?

Might it be finances? Maybe a special needs child? Possibly a lingering illness?

For Mary it was a major challenge. They have no more wine! Her trouble was enough for her to go directly to Jesus for help.

What are the major problems and challenges which we must face? To each individual - the challenge is unique. Yet there is a common thread for each of us.

These trials they test and try our faith.

But with each test. With each trial. We have nowhere to look except to our Lord and Savior Jesus. He is our only hope. Our only solution. Nothing else and no one else will do. When problems present themselves - we must turn to Him alone.

Faith follows Christ when problems present themselves. Faith must also be present when the solution seems silly or senseless.

Often it appears that the commands the Lord gives to us are ridiculous and absurd. So often the ways of the Lord appear to be so strange to us. They seem to us at times to be out of place.

Yet the Lord knows our needs and provides a solution to our situation.

Instead of trying to second-guess God faith trusts in the cure for we have complete confidence in the Great Physician.

Faith follows Christ when He gives the command to act, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet. They did so…”

Faith is called into action. That was the whole point of Mary’s instruction – whatever He tells you – just do it! Faith recalls the Lord’s acts of mercy which He has performed repeatedly in the past and believes that He cannot and will not change.

John will conclude with these words, “This, the first of his miraculous signs, Jesus performed at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed his glory, and his disciples put their faith in him.”

Faith’s focus is found in Jesus. As we begin a New Year may Christ be found at the center of all our activities with of course, the good advice of Mary, “Whatever He tells you –just do it!

Thank you, Jesus for your love and care. Thank you for everyday miracles. And for caring about everything we do. Help us to listen to you and do your will.

The Lord has given us one another and we give thanks for God’s grace and mercy as we offer prayers for the sick and suffering.

The Lord has given us the beauty of worship and the gift of fellowship with one another. We thank you Lord for gathering us on this day.

The Lord has given us life in a nation of opportunities and liberty; with public services such as fire and police protection, ambulances, food pantries, schools, libraries, and hospitals. We thank you Lord for our national life.

The Lord has given us neighbors, friends, families, and coworkers to share the joys and burdens of this life. We thank you Lord, for the privilege of loving others.

The Lord has given us a promise that where He goes, He will prepare a place for us.

We thank you Lord for the gift of life and for giving us to one another for safekeeping. Bring us home when it is time. Lord in your grace, hear our prayer.

Image of the Wedding at Csana copyright Ed Riojas, Higher Things

Monday, January 13, 2025

Tuesday prior to Epiphany 2

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Psalm128; key verse, verse 5—May the Lord bless you from Zion all the days of your life; may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem. The blessedness of the godly man is the theme for this week’s psalm. It is another word for wisdom concerning hearth and home. The key verse is thought to be a Levitical or priestly benediction or a word of instruction to those assembled from their homes coming to worship at Jerusalem.

Psalm 128

The Wellbeing of Home and Nation

I. The Sanctity of our Home life. (128:1-4)

A. The Secret of the Lord’s Blessing (128:1a)

1. A Proper Center: The Lord

2. A Proper Circumference: The Law (128:1b)

B. The Scope of the Lord’s Blessing (128:203)

He will take care of:

1. Our Finances (128:2a)

2. Our Feelings (128:2b)

3. Our Future (128:2c)

4. Our Family (128:3)

C. The surety of the Lord’s Blessing (128:4)

II. The Security of our Homeland (128:5-6)

A. Security at the Center (128:5a)

B. Security in the City (128:5b)

C. Security for the Country (128:6) [2]

Collect for Psalm 128: Lord Jesus, from your opened side your bride, the Church, was formed, and sanctified in your cleansing blood. Make your Church a fruitful vine, with many children who will rejoice with you at your table and celebrate your goodness now and forever .[3]

Saturday, January 11, 2025

EPIPHANY 2 - Series C - study notes

Isaiah 62:1–5
1 Corinthians 12:1–11
John 2:1–11

The Divine Glory Is Manifested in the Signs of Christ

When Jesus turned water into wine at the wedding in Cana, it was “the first of His signs,” by which He “manifested His glory” (John 2:11).

It pointed to His coming “hour,” when He was lifted up on the Cross for the forgiveness of sins and the life of the world (John 2:4; 12:23–32). The glory of the cross is incomprehensible apart from the Word and Spirit of God, but disciples of Jesus recognize that glory in the signs of His Gospel, and so they believe in Him. Jesus does not wait for His disciples to discover Him on their own, but He seeks out the forsaken and the desolate and unites them to Himself. He adorns them with His own beautiful righteousness and delights in them “as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride” (Isaiah 62:4–5). Purified by the washing of water with His Word in Holy Baptism, His disciples confess that “Jesus is Lord,” and they return thanks to Him “in the Holy Spirit” (1 Corinthians 12:3), as they drink the good wine that He pours out for them, which is the new testament in His blood.

John 2:1

Καὶ τῇ [a]ἡμέρᾳ τῇ τρίτῃ γάμος ἐγένετο ἐν Κανὰ τῆς Γαλιλαίας, καὶ ἦν ἡ μήτηρ τοῦ Ἰησοῦ ἐκεῖ·

On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there.

The third day...a climatic event...six days after the baptism...a wedding came to pass... Mary referred to as mother of Jesus, again referred to as the same at the cross, see John 21:2 "Nathaniel of Cana"

Could this be the wedding of Nathaniel and Jesus' sister?

John 2:2

ἐκλήθη δὲ καὶ ὁ Ἰησοῦς καὶ οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ εἰς τὸν γάμον.

Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples.

They were called/invited, even Jesus, to the wedding. Jesus is invited Mary and the disciples were there.

John 2:3

καὶ ὑστερήσαντος οἴνου λέγει ἡ μήτηρ τοῦ Ἰησοῦ πρὸς αὐτόν· Οἶνον οὐκ ἔχουσιν.

When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.”

With no wine the feast is over. To leave early or run out was an embarrassment. See the genitive absolute. Mary's concern, "bring your salvation now!" Restore your people..." see Amos 9:13, Isa. 25

John 2:4

καὶ λέγει αὐτῇ ὁ Ἰησοῦς· Τί ἐμοὶ καὶ σοί, γύναι; οὔπω ἥκει ἡ ὥρα μου.

And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.”

What’s it to me and to you woman my hour is not yet come.

"Is my concern also that of yours woman...my hour is not come." Our concerns are different here...

Difference between cross and glory. Yet Mary’s word to Jesus, "go and be the savior"

"We will serve no wine until it's time"

John 2:5

λέγει ἡ μήτηρ αὐτοῦ τοῖς διακόνοις· [c]Ὅ τι ἂν λέγῃ ὑμῖν ποιήσατε.

His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”

His mother said to the sevenths whatever he might say to you do.

Were the servants the disciples?

John 2:6

ἦσαν δὲ ἐκεῖ [d]λίθιναι ὑδρίαι ἓξ [e]κατὰ τὸν καθαρισμὸν τῶν Ἰουδαίων κείμεναι, χωροῦσαι ἀνὰ μετρητὰς δύο ἢ τρεῖς.

Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons.

There were six stone jars containing x 9 gallons two or three.

Six is the number of man, and water into wine is a miracle of transformation.

a. As six is the number of man and the Son of Man is in their midst – the God-man was among them. Water and wine were in the same vessel! Humanity was carrying deity and this first miracle would prove it.

b. Six is also the number of days measuring when man was created. Adam was created on the sixth day. There are 6 days before the Sabbath and 6 days = 6000 years of biblical genealogy from Adam till now. Soon, at the end of the 6th day, God will transform us and we shall be changed from the natural to the divine – in His image. Mortal shall put on immortality.

Greek two or three measures μετρητὰς (metrētas); a metrētēs was about 10 gallons or 35 liters

Set these apart. The Verb used is "to draw from a well." The old law is set aside...in the new age we shall drink wine. The new wine of Christ offers salvation, life, a new covenant in my blood, new water, new wine.

120 gallons was needed for immersion washings.

John 2:7

λέγει αὐτοῖς ὁ Ἰησοῦς· Γεμίσατε τὰς ὑδρίας ὕδατος· καὶ ἐγέμισαν αὐτὰς ἕως ἄνω.

Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim.

The Jesus said, “fill the water pots with water and they filled them to the top/brim.”

No longer do you wash with it now you drink it. Nothing but Christ and what Christ does wins for you salvation.

The laws regulations pointed to Christ and only found significance in Christ.

John 2:8

καὶ λέγει αὐτοῖς· Ἀντλήσατε νῦν καὶ φέρετε τῷ ἀρχιτρικλίνῳ· [f]οἱ δὲ ἤνεγκαν.

And he said to them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the feast.” So they took it.

He said to them, draw some and they bore it to the wedding planner/wine steward.

John 2:9

ὡς δὲ ἐγεύσατο ὁ ἀρχιτρίκλινος τὸ ὕδωρ οἶνον γεγενημένον, καὶ οὐκ ᾔδει πόθεν ἐστίν, οἱ δὲ διάκονοι ᾔδεισαν οἱ ἠντληκότες τὸ ὕδωρ, φωνεῖ τὸν νυμφίον ὁ ἀρχιτρίκλινος

When the master of the feast tasted the water now become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom

Now when the wedding planner had tasted the wine didn't know from where it is. He did not know from where it was. But the servants, they knew, the ones who had drawn it out.

John 2:10

καὶ λέγει αὐτῷ· Πᾶς ἄνθρωπος πρῶτον τὸν καλὸν οἶνον τίθησιν, καὶ ὅταν [g]μεθυσθῶσιν τὸν ἐλάσσω· σὺ τετήρηκας τὸν καλὸν οἶνον ἕως ἄρτι.

and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and when people have drunk freely, then the poor wine. But you have kept the good wine until now.”

The better wine. Every man presents the better wine first...you have reserved/kept the better wine until now. The new covenant, testament is better than the old. Can't put it into old skins.

John 2:11

ταύτην [h]ἐποίησεν ἀρχὴν τῶν σημείων ὁ Ἰησοῦς ἐν Κανὰ τῆς Γαλιλαίας καὶ ἐφανέρωσεν τὴν δόξαν αὐτοῦ, καὶ ἐπίστευσαν εἰς αὐτὸν οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ.

This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him.

The whole point of the miracle – that His disciples believe in Him.