Apr 19, 2020
A first century Jewish wedding feast could often last up to a week and it was an honor to be invited. With the wedding guests with him, the groom had picked up his bride at her father’s house in Cana. In a procession, everyone followed him back to his father’s house where he had made a bridal chamber. While everyone waited, the bride and groom entered the room and intercourse sealed their marriage. They then exited to cheers and the celebration began. God’s design of marital sex should be celebrated! Being that Mary was concerned with the festivities—and that Jesus and his brothers were invited—the person getting married was likely his relative or Nathaniel’s (Matt. 13:55, 56; John 21:2). As the oldest son, even Jesus had family obligations! By Jesus taking time to attend and participate in the festivities showed His approval and blessing of marriage (yes, Jesus drank wine and probably danced!), like the first wedding in the Garden of Eden (Gen. 2:21-25). God designed life to have moments of celebration and rejoicing (Ex. 23:14; Deut. 24:5)!