Proven: Week 2 ~ Fulfilled: The End of Thirst

Before we even begin with lesson 2 Jennie addresses our joy.  Can we have joy, can we have fun, can we be satisfied in this life while serving Jesus?  You know what?  We actually can't have all those things until we ARE truly serving Jesus, laying down this life and living for the next.  Jennie talks about her and her husband praying "God, we'll do anything you want us to do" and how it changed their lives.  Praying that prayer changed my life too, and it is still growing and changing it in unimaginable ways.  Being sold out for Jesus does mean sacrifice, it means stepping outside our comfort zones but it is the only way to live.  It is more satisfying and brings more joy than anything we can give ourselves or gain from this world.

Does God want us to be fulfilled and happy here?  I believe He does but I think that we have twisted thinking when it comes to us being happy here on earth. Believing we can't be fully surrendered to Jesus and be happy or we believe that real fun is what the world has to offer.

Jesus lived for His Father's work with purpose and joy and so can we.

Are we living the same way?

Satisfaction comes when we lay down this life and live for the next.

This week:
Watch the Lesson 2 video ~ Click Here ~
Read NTP (if you have it): Chapter 5 "No Longer Thirsty"
Proven Study Guide: Lesson 2 (Read/Study John 2:1-12)
Answer Questions from the study guide (pages 25-28)
What do you notice about Jesus' actions and words in this passage?

What do you learn about Jesus' priorities?

Describe the details you observe about:
The setting:
Mary:
Jesus:
The other people present:
The bridegroom:
The jars Jesus had the men fill:
The wine:

How did those who knew Jesus performed the miracle respond?

Why do you think Jesus did this as His first public miracle?

From here on out the lessons have a lot more to study, questions to answer, etc.  I will make several posts this week as we work through it.  Blessings!