About this episode
This episode explores the joyful beginnings of Jesus' ministry through a wedding miracle and its implications for the kin-dom of heaven.
John’s Gospel doesn’t begin with a temptation story but instead opens Jesus’ ministry with a wedding miracle, a miracle Jesus enacted seemingly for the sole purpose of expanding joy by keeping the good vibes flowing (literally). It may feel a bit lavish to start the season of Lent with a wedding banquet, but the good news begins with joy. This week we focus on the subversive and playful nature of the good news. The kin-dom of heaven is so good it should catch us by surprise! Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Topics covered
- joy
- Lent
- wedding miracle
- good news
- kin-dom of heaven
Keywords
- John's Gospel
- expanding joy
- wedding banquet
- subversive nature
- playful nature
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: John’s Gospel
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