Spring Lake Church | Downtown Podcast

In this episode of The Follow Up, four pastors sit down together for a deeper conversation on John 2:1–12 — the wedding at Cana and Jesus’ first miracle. They explore the cultural setting of first-century Jewish weddings, the theological depth of Jesus turning water into wine, His surprising interaction with Mary, and what this miracle reveals about His identity and mission.Key Topics CoveredCultural differences between ancient weddings and modern onesWhy wine carried both practical and spiritual significanceThe symbolism of Jesus as the true BridegroomMary’s model of faith and obedienceJesus’ timing and the meaning of “My hour has not yet come”The disciples’ growing faith and the revelation of Jesus in John’s GospelPractical takeaways: trust, surrender, and beholding ChristTimestamps00:00 – Welcome & introductions00:37 – Jewish weddings explained02:16 – Why Jesus’ first miracle matters03:35 – The symbolism of wine05:02 – Mary’s faith: “Do whatever He tells you”07:19 – Why wine was central in Jewish cultu