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purpose; first a tabernacle, which the Hebrews called the tent of meeting, and then a permanent building in
Jerusalem. The Lord was very specific about reserving everything in the Temple for the purpose of worship.
Once Jesus completed His work of atonement for the sins of the world, the place of meeting change, but the
standards remain the same. Believers are now His temples (first Corinthians 6:19 – 20), and we are to remain no
less sanctified. What do you think the Lord wants to drive out of your Temple? Create in me a clean heart, O God
(Psalm 51:10). I have to be willing to permit Jesus to step into my world and affect a dramatic critique of these
things I cherish and defend. These two stories demonstrate that God has arrived and Christ desires a love
relationship with us.

God has arrived and Christ desires a love relationship with us.

Jesus Turns Water into Wine

4.4 Let’s Practice…

1. Why do you suppose that Jesus changed Simon’s name to Peter?

2. Why did Jesus refer to himself as “the Son of Man?”

3. Of all the miracles that Jesus performed, how many were described in the book of John?

4. What role did Mary have in the wedding celebration in Cana?

5. By calling his mother, “woman,” what change does that suggest in their relationship?

6. What were the twofold results of the miracle performed at the wedding feast?

7. Explain the reason why Jesus became angry upon entering the temple.

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