John 2: Water to Wine

There are seven miracles in the Gospel of John. The Greek word for miracles in John is always "semeion," which means sign or token. In the Synoptic Gospels, miracle is usually the Greek word "dynamis," where we get the English word "dynamite." It is used to emphasize power (as in the case of the woman with the issue of blood in Luke 8 where it is translated as "virtue"). So in John the seven miracles are seven signs bearing pure testimony of who the Savior really is.

Water, in this case, symbolizes spirit or divinity. Water's flowing, transparent, and refreshing qualities make it a perfect symbol for spirit. Wine in the Old Testament was used in the meat offerings (should be translated as "meal offerings") and drink offerings. (see Lev. 23:13) and symbolized blood.

In this case, the miracle of water to wine represents Jehovah as the Father of the Plan (Logos) and His condescension to become Jesus Christ (the Son--see Ether 3:14 where Jesus calls Himself the Father and the Son). Water as spirit element converting to wine as a symbol of blood is a testimony of Jehovah coming to earth as Jesus Christ so His "bowels can be filled with mercy according to the flesh" (Alma 7:12). Or in John's words, "the Word made flesh" (John 1:14).

Personal application: I can overcome my sins, pains, addictions, heartaches, disappointment, and anything else through the grace, mercy, and merits of Jesus Christ.