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I. THE OCCASION ON WHICH THE MIRACLE WAS WROUGHT.

1. The time. The third day after the interview with Nathanael.

2. The place. Cana, about nine miles from Nazareth. Called Cans of Galilee to distinguish it from another town of the same name in Ephraim.

3. The company.

(1) The mother of Jesus there probably on the ground of relationship. It has been supposed that the wedding was in the family of Cleopas or Alphaeus, whose wife was Mary's sister.

(2) The most interesting and instructive fact is that Jesus was there. In Him the social element was prominent. In this respect He differed totally from His forerunner. He may have meant to teach those of His disciples, who had been followers of the Baptist, the great lessons of human intercourse, marriage, etc.

(3) Jesus' disciples Andrew, Peter, Philip, Nathanael and John.

II. THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH LED TO IT.

1. The fact stated "They wanted wine;" Mary called Him aside and told Him so.

2. The manner in which the announcement was received.

(1) Not disrespectfully.

(2) Yet in the way of mild censure which rebukes Mariolatry.

(3) Because the proper season for the exercise of His Divine power had not arrived.

3. The appropriate advice that was given. Christ requires universal and prompt obedience.

III. THE FEATURES BY WHICH IT WAS DISTINGUISHED.

1. Nothing could be more simple. There was no pomp or parade.

2. Nothing could be more extraordinary. No means were used.

3. Nothing could be more convincing. Deception was impossible.

IV. THE CONSEQUENCES WHICH ENSUED.

1. The display of Christ's glory.

2. The confirmation of the disciple's faith.

(The miracles of the Lord Jesus.)

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KJV: And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:

WEB: The third day, there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee. Jesus' mother was there.