Miracles of Jesus

Turning Water Into Wine

Free online resources based on Jesus changing water into wine at the wedding feast in Cana. This story can be found in the Bible in the book of John. See below for links to sermons, stories and entertaining sites for this miracle. 

Water Into Wine For Kids: Bible Stories - Children's Stories - Children's Activities - Children's Sermons - Music, Plays & Poetry - More Water Into Wine Resources

Water Into Wine For Teens & Adults: Devotions & Sermons - Educational Links - Potluck - Neat Water Into Wine Related Sites

Updated 7/13/09

"A host always serves the best wine first,” he said. “Then, when everyone has had a lot to drink, he brings out the less expensive wine. But you have kept the best until now!”

This miraculous sign at Cana in Galilee was the first time Jesus revealed his glory. And his disciples believed in him. -- John 2:10-11 NLT

Changing Water Into Wine Summary

Our story begins on the third day of the week, when most Jewish weddings were held because of God's double blessing in the Genesis account of creation. Jesus and his disciples have been invited to a marriage in the city of Cana in Galilee. Mary, the mother of Jesus, was there as well and it is possible that the couple may have been related to her. During the celebration, Mary tells Jesus that they have run out of wine, a very embarrassing situation for the bride and groom. It might have been poor planning, poverty, or more guests than anticipated, but Mary saw a need and went to Jesus. At first Jesus seems to indicate that it wasn't his time. In reality, Mary had brought the problem, but Jesus was looking for her faith in him so he could provide the solution. Mary understood and boldly told the servants, "Do whatever he tells you." (John 2:5)

Throughout his ministry, when Jesus found faith, miracles happened. After Mary's bold statement, he went to work. He ordered the servants to fill 6 large pots with water. Then, dip out some and take it to the chief steward. They faithfully obeyed and the steward found the water, now turned to wine, to be of exceptional quality. The chief steward declared that unlike others, this couple had saved the best wine until last. Not everyone knew what was happening, but his disciples saw this first miracle and believed in Jesus.

There were probably well over 120 gallons of water turned into wine. God is not stingy. Jesus came to provide us abundantly. (John 10:10) If the couple was poor, they would now have an abundance of the very best wine that they could serve, or sell to meet all their needs.

As with all of the miracles and parables of Jesus, this story is rich with revelation and symbolism. The Jews had seen many great miracles under the Old Covenant. With Jesus, you now have a better covenant that launched an age of even greater manifestations of God's love and power! God has saved His best until last.

Read the entire Water Into Wine story in five popular translations - AMP, KJV, HCSB, NIV, The Message:

Water Into Wine - John 2:1-12 

Read Bible verses related to the theme of God's Abundance in the Water Into Wine story in five popular translations - AMP, KJV, HCSB, NIV, The Message:

God Is a God of Abundance - Old Testament
Genesis 26:12-14  Leviticus 26:1-10  Deuteronomy 28:1-14  Deuteronomy 30:8-16  Psalm 23  Psalm 36:5-10  Psalm 115:12-15  Proverbs 8:17-21  Joel 2:21-26  Malachi 3:10-12

God Is a God of Abundance - New Testament
Luke 6:38  Luke 8:1-15  John 10:10  2 Corinthians 9:6-11  Ephesians 3:19-21  Philippians 4:19  1 Timothy 6:17-19

Check out all the wonderful Christian content linked below and learn more about Jesus turning the water into wine.

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Bible Stories - Scriptures and Adaptations on the Water Into Wine Miracle
Water? No it’s Wine! A Miracle - An online audio Bible story. 
 
Jesus Turns Water Into Wine - A very short version of the story in simple language.
 
Jesus Changes Water To Wine - A paraphrase of the Prodigal Son story best for older kids and adults.

The Water Jars At The Wedding Feast - A paraphrase of the Prodigal Son story best for older kids and adults.

The Wedding In Cana - Jesus' First Miracle - A short version of the water to wine story.

Children's Stories - Original Fiction Based on the Water Into Wine Story
Murple the Purple Flurple's Adventure In Cana - The Prodigal Son story through the eyes of a tree

Children's Activities, Crafts & Coloring Pages for the Water Into Wine Miracle
Jesus Turns Water Into Wine - Coloring page and activity pages on Jesus' first miracle

Jesus Turns Water Into Wine - An online coloring page

Jesus Turns Water Into Wine - Game, craft and snack ideas for the water into wine story

Jesus Turns Water Into Wine - A coloring page

Jesus Turns Water Into Wine - A fun coloring page featuring the servant and the wine steward

Jesus Turns Water Into Wine - A crossword puzzle based on the water to wine story

Jesus Turns Water Into Wine - A fill in the blanks quiz based on the wedding feast of Cana miracle

Jesus Turns Water Into Wine - Match words with the correct statement and learn about the first miracle of Jesus

Jesus Turns Water Into Wine - Multiple choice quiz to teach the water into wine story

Jesus Turns Water Into Wine - Word search for terms related to the water to wine miracle

From Water Into Wine - Study questions for John 2

Water Into Wine - A coloring page from Children's Chapel

Water Into Wine - A coloring page of the wedding feast miracle

Jesus Helps At A Wedding - Activities to help teach the water into wine story

Children's Sermons & Lessons Based on the Water Into Wine story
Water Into Wine - A children's sermon from Sermons4Kids

Saving The Best For Last - Group activities based on the water to wine miracle

Miracle In Cana - A children's lesson from John 2:1-11

Children's Music, Plays & Poetry Based on the Water Into Wine Story
Water into Wine - A song based upon the water to wine miracle.

Didn't Find What You Were Looking For? Search Google For Water Into Wine Resources. Suggested Search Terms: Jesus, Wedding Feast of Cana, Miracles of Jesus, Gospel of John, Mary, Water Into Wine, John 2

Additional Resources & Links on the Wedding Feast Miracle
Jesus Goes To A Wedding - More links for the water to wine story

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Devotions, Discussions & Sermons About the Water Into Wine Miracle

The First Sign: Jesus Turns Water Into Wine - A lengthy article by Bob Deffinbaugh

Why did Jesus turn water to wine? - A good summary of the meanings behind Jesus' first sign

The Miracles of Jesus Christ: Water Into Wine (Part One) - A Bible study based on John 2

The Miracles of Jesus Christ: Water Into Wine (Part Two) - A Bible study based on John 2

Miracle of Jesus at Cana Wedding - A Bible study based on the water to wine miracle
 

Water Into Wine: The Meaning of Jesus' First Miracle - A short, but interesting summary of the meanings behind the miracle

Educational - Archaeology, History & Theology Concerning Jesus Changing Water Into Wine
Jesus' Coming-out Party: Wedding at Cana -  An article discussing the possible locations of ancient Cana

The Marriage Feast In Cana Of Galilee, The Miracle That Is 'A Sign.' -  Commentary from the book by Alfred Edersheim

Potluck - Neat Stuff That Doesn't Fit Anywhere Else on the Water Into Wine Story
The Wedding at Cana - The story behind the painting by the Italian painter Paolo Veronese

OLD TESTAMENT: Creation  Daniel  Daniel In the Lions' Den  David and Goliath  Elijah  Esther  Jehoshaphat  Jonah  Joseph  Ruth  Samson  Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego  Walls of Jericho

NEW TESTAMENT: Christmas  Easter  Good Samaritan  Nativity  Palm Sunday  Parable of the Sower  Prodigal Son  Wise Men

 

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