John 2:1-11 - Homilies By J.r. Thomson

The marriage feast at Cana a pledge of the marriage supper of the Lamb.

This first "sign" of our Lord's public ministry may be taken as an emblem and an earnest of a vaster gathering, a more sacred festivity, an eternal fellowship. Observe the elements of heavenly bliss here anticipated upon earth.

I. DIVINE ESPOUSALS . Then shall it be proclaimed, "The marriage of the Lamb is come."

II. CONGENIAL SOCIETY . The mother and brethren of the Lord, the disciples, the happy pair, the joyous guests, figure the assembly and Church of the Firstborn.

III. ABUNDANT PROVISION . AS Jesus secured an ample supply for want and for enjoyment, so shall the banqueting house of the immortals be richly furnished with all spiritual viands for satisfaction and for delight.

IV. PERPETUAL FESTIVITIES . The Jews celebrated a wedding by festivities extending over several days; but of the feast of salvation and of life there shall be no end.

"Blessed are they which are bidden to the marriage supper of the Lamb."—T.