Chapter 2

(1) Many times Jesus used ordinary, everyday objects to display the power that God had given to him. Discuss what is so significant about Jesus' changing water to wine. Is it a trick? A favor for his mother? A favor for the wedding host? Is there a deeper meaning?

(2) Why did Jesus say, "It's not my time," and then do it anyway?

(3) There are many schools of thought within Christianity on the subject of alcohol. Some teach that the drinking of alcoholic beverages...

(4) Jesus becomes angry when He sees what is being done in His Father's house.

(a) What do yu think about Jesus' reactions and resultant behavior? What exactly is He so upset about?

(b) Is it okay for a Christian to show anger in this manner? How do you think it would be thought of today, if you used a whip and turned tables over in a display of anger?

(c) What do you think people thought of Jesus at the time?

(d) Usually we are taught not to display our anger in this seemingly volatile way, yet we are told to follow and emulate Jesus; how does this present a paradoxical problem?

5) Do you think the selling that is done in churches today (gift shops, book stores, etc) constitutes making a market out of the House of God? Why or why not? What about raising money through raffles, bingo, or bake sales?

6) What is your feeling about pastors, priests, televangelists or preachers speaking about how to be blessed financially?

7) What does Scripture say about money?