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2:1-12 - Jesus turns water into wine at a wedding 2:13-22 - Jesus turns over tables at the temple 2:23-3:21 - The Son saves perishing people 3:22-36 - John's joy is complete

v1-6 Search for the true King, the Bible tells you where to find him v7-12 When you find the true King, worship him v13-23 Don’t oppose the true king, it’s futile

Jesus Christ is… v18-20, 24-25 Given in trust to godly human parents v18, v20 Conceived by the Holy Spirit v21 Saviour of his people from sin v22-23 God with us

Isaiah 9:2-7 v5 "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given;" v7b "on the throne of David and over his kingdom," The child in the manger is… 1. The long-promised Davidic King… 2. …come from sinners… 3. …for sinners!

Of writing love songs there is no end… so what does the Bible’s song add to the rest? 1. What is love? ~Baby don’t hurt me~ - Love is orderly (v5) - Love is all-consuming (v6-7) 2. While we wait for our Beloved… - Seek each other’s purity… (v8-10) - Serve your spouse selflessly (v11-14)

6v4-10; After her rejection, his words reassure her that he will receive her back. 6v11-13; She finds he’s ready to start over and receives encouragement from her friends to return his love. 6v13-7v9; He now speaks of his delight in her body and his desire for her. 7v9-8v3; She reassures him of her desire too and encourages him to enjoy her. 8v4; Remember: This is a love worth waiting for.

Setting the scene: “Is the LORD among us or not?” (v7; 1-4) YES!! Answer 1: Remember the LORD was struck to give life (v5-6) ‘For they drank from the spiritual rock that followed them, and the Rock was Christ’ (1 Corinthians 10v4) Answer 2: Remember the LORD is with us through His victorious leader (v8-16) Therefore, do not harden your heart!

1. When rejection leads to separation… (5:2-8) 2. …friends come and counsel… (5:9-16) 3. …to show that the Beloved is not far. (6:1-3)