How to Obey Jesus' Words

Luke 2:15-19; John 2:1-5; John 19:25-27

Mary tells the servants to do whatever Jesus tells them

Mary Tells the Servants, "Do Whatever He Tells You" — John 2:5

Welcome to Roaring Rapids Ranch Bible Studies

Welcome to this Bible study based on Luke 2:15-19, John 2:1-5, and John 19:25-27. This study follows Mary's faithfulness from Bethlehem, to Cana, to the cross, and centers on her memorable instruction to the servants: "Do whatever he tells you."

The printable Scripture text, Bible lesson, and discussion questions are available below for personal study, family devotions, Sunday school, or weekly Bible class use. We hope this Ranch Bible Study page gives readers a warm place to listen, reflect, and follow the trail of the Scriptures to discover many blessings along the way.

These Bible Lessons are taken from the International Bible Lesson and Commentary written by L.G. Parkhurst, Jr., who has compiled, edited, and written books on Jonathan Edwards, Charles G. Finney, Charles H. Spurgeon, Andrew Murray, Francis Schaeffer and others. His trail is teaching the Truth in the Love of Jesus Christ.

Study Resources

Use these printable resources for personal study, family study, or a class discussion. The Scripture text shows Mary treasuring God's work, pointing servants to Jesus, and standing faithfully near the cross. The Bible lesson focuses on obedience to Jesus' words and how He blesses others through those who faithfully obey Him.

📖 Scripture Text

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📚 Bible Lesson

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❓ Discussion Questions

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Scripture Reading

Bible Lesson

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Learn English with This Bible Study

These English learning pages include both the Scripture text and the Bible lesson in one study. Tutors may use the lesson plan for a live or online class, and students may use the self-study page for independent practice. These lessons focus on obedience, trust, service, transformation, and the words of Mary at Cana: "Do whatever he tells you." We also have story-based English lessons at the Ranch School.

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Ranch Story Connection

The Second Sack of Flour

In The Second Sack of Flour, Hank has already learned the importance of confession and making things right. Now he faces new choices before trouble begins. He chooses to help a neighbor in need by delivering medicine, and he chooses the safest road home rather than a tempting shortcut. Like the servants at Cana, Hank does not fully know how his obedience will bless others. He simply chooses to do what is right.

The story reminds us that following Jesus is often shown through ordinary acts of faithful obedience. Sometimes obedience means helping someone in need. Sometimes it means following wise instructions when a shortcut seems easier. Either way, the faithful path is better than the careless one.

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Ranch Reflection

Mary's words to the servants are among the shortest and wisest instructions in the Bible: "Do whatever he tells you." The servants did not know why Jesus told them to fill the water jars. They simply obeyed. Hank did not know everything that would happen when he chose to help Roy Mercer or when he avoided the shortcut home. He simply chose the faithful path.

God often works through ordinary people who quietly obey Him one decision at a time. Our greatest opportunities to honor Christ are often found in the ordinary choices we make each day.

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