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What can we learn from the way Jesus strategically developed His first followers?
In this episode, Ben Borgman and Pastor Craig look at Jesus’ first recorded miracle – the wedding at Cana – and place it within the chronological story of His ministry. They explore Nathanael’s skepticism, Jesus’ repeated invitation to “come and see,” and how the miracle revealed Jesus’ glory to His disciples.
This episode kicks off a four-part series examining the miracles of Jesus through the lens of His strategy for developing disciples and building a movement.
In This Episode:
- Why chronology matters when studying Jesus’ ministry
- Nathanael, Philip, and the invitation to “come and see”
- Why Jesus performed His first miracle at Cana
- How Jesus strategically developed His first followers
- What the water-to-wine miracle reveals about Jesus’ ministry
Resources:
- His way Still Works – Find the book at discipleFirst.com and use code HISWAY20 for 20% off
- A Harmony of the Gospels – Thomas & Gundry – The harmony used throughout this series to examine the chronology of Jesus’ ministry.
Overview:
- 00:00 Chronological view of Jesus’s life
- 04:52 John’s detailed biblical accounts
- 07:30 Discussing a historical overview book
- 12:25 Nathanael meets Jesus skeptically
- 14:48 Jesus meets Nathanael
- 17:25 Jesus’ sense of humor
- 21:13 Jesus preparing his disciples
- 24:20 Biblical context of Laodicea’s lukewarm water
- 26:34 Checking out gospel study resources
Discussion Questions:
- According to Craig, how do most people tend to look at the life of Jesus?
- What is the benefit of using a “harmony of the Gospels” as described in the episode?
- Which Gospel is considered the most chronological and often used as the “spine” for harmonies?
- Who are Thomas and Gundry in the context of the episode?
- How does Craig describe the first miracle of Jesus in Cana, and what was its main purpose according to the discussion?
- Who was identified as a skeptic among Jesus’ first five followers?
- Which disciple came from Cana, where the first miracle took place?
- What is the recurring invitation Jesus offered to his early followers during the first 18 months of his ministry?
- What transformation does Craig highlight as a deeper meaning behind the miracle at Cana?
- What is the primary encouragement Ben Borgman gives to listeners throughout the episode regarding studying the life and strategy of Jesus?
