Henry Williams

Here isTim's weekend sermon in 10 Tweets, Marvels & Wonders: The Miracles of Jesus (John 2:1-12):

1/ A road sign can't prove that the Shrine of Guadalupe is there, or that this is really the way to get there. You have to actually follow the sign.

2/ Jesus's miraculous signs show us who to follow, and where he's taking us. They show us who he is, and give us a glimpse of his kingdom.

3/ Tim Keller says this miracle is so weird it has to be true. You'd never make up a story about fixing a catering disaster as his first miracle.

4/ Where Jesus reigns there is Joy and Celebration - this wedding is a glimpse of what his kingdom is like.

5/ This was a huge wedding celebration...bigger than prom!

6/ Jesus is compassionate. He cared about their screw-up. He cares about the details of life.

7/ Jesus brings celebration in place of self-purification.

8/ The groom gets it all wrong. He doesn't have his act together; he doesn't prepare well. But because of Jesus he gets credit for being perfect.

9/ Our reality is transformed when Jesus is present and we do whatever he tells us.

10/ Don't settle for joylessness!

Here are comments made by some of the participants in the most recent Story of God group. New session starts January 27. Register here. // This study was a great overview of the Bible. Even as a person who ‘grew up’ in church, I was reminded of how God’s story is woven throughout the OT & NT.

// I came out of this class with a deeper understanding of the character of God. It also took me from being overwhelmed by the content of the Bible to understanding the framework and story and how it all connects. It made more sense.

// I got excited about the stories in the bible, especially after understanding the bigger and broader context. It also was a wonderful time of devotion with my husband and learning from each other.

// I learned that you just can’t be a good person. It’s not about gaining favor.

// I just couldn’t help but think of others I want to encourage to take this class.

// It gives me a better understanding of what my purpose here on earth is. It also makes me realize how much God loves me and all of us. It makes the hardships on this earth seem smaller, because our God is so big.

// The theme of relationship being much more prevalent than I thought – from the very beginning to the end. This class has given me motivation to go back and read the entire Bible.