John 2:1-11 And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:… Learn: I. HOW HONOURABLE IN THE SIGHT OF CHRIST IS THE ESTATE OF MATRIMONY. 1. Society is never in a healthy condition, and true religion never flourishes where marriage is lightly esteemed. 2. Christ's blessing and presence are essential to a happy wedding. II. THERE ARE TIMES WHEN IT IS LAWFUL TO BE MERRY AND REJOICE. 1. True religion was never meant to make men melancholy, but the contrary. The Christian has no place at races, balls, theatres, etc., but he has no right to hand over to the devil innocent recreations. 2. It is not easy to hit the mean between the lawful and the unlawful. But the golden rule is Luke 2:49. 3. While we should take our gladness into religion we should take our religion into the world. III. THE ALMIGHTY POWER OF JESUS CHRIST. 1. An act of will without any visible means. 2. The same power is at the disposal of His people. (Bp. Ryle.) Parallel Verses 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. |
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