[cyncooper]

Like the water into wine? It was done to show a sign, not help people in need. Pressing need of compassion, that is, per your guidelines.

[Preachin']

Turning water into wine was certainly MUCH more than a sign. It was in truth a prophetic picture of Christ's ministry, or a teaching.

There were six waterpots of stone which represent man's heart. The stone represents its hardness, while the number represents man, being short of God's number (seven).

It would take forever to lay it all out, but is says alot the transition from law (and tradition) to grace, as the waterpots themselves were used for purification before eating.

The story was a picture of the fact that the Lord fills us to the brim when we ask Him.

We see that there is a latter church that will be greater than the former, as the best wine was saved for last.

This miracle was done in such a way, as it it was His first miracle. Christ Jesus had a lot to say that day.

I am sorry that I didn't spell out the whole miracle(and that's what it was), but my time is limited to short increments today.