Key Scripture Readings: John 2:1-11
Fast Facts
- Jesus, His disciples, and mother, were invited to a wedding in Cana of Galilee. These events lasted up to seven days.
- Weddings were intended to be joyous occasions, but at this one, something went wrong. The wine ran out! This would have been a humiliating experience for the hosts.
- Mary informed Jesus of this dilemma. She wanted Jesus to use His miraculous power to make the situation better. Jesus seemed to have given her a mild rebuke for this request in verse 4.
- While Jesus’ time to manifest His power had not yet come, Jesus performed a miracle on this occasion. He instantly turned the water into wine!
- This would be Jesus’ first public miracle. After this demonstration of power, the people of Galilee knew that Jesus wasn’t an ordinary man.
Study Questions
- Why did Mary tell Jesus about the problem with wine at the wedding in Cana?
- How did Jesus respond to Mary’s request? What does this show about their two-fold relationship?
- How did the wedding guests respond to Jesus’ miracle?
- What are some lessons we learn about Jesus from this miracle?
- What does Solomon say about fermented wine in Proverbs 20:1; 23:29-39? Why is this important to consider when studying this miracle of Jesus?
