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    The Wedding at Cana: Sunday School Lesson

    John 2:1–11

    Ages 5–11 ~40 min Memory: John 2:11

    Print this page straight from your browser — the story, memory verse, discussion questions and craft all fit on one sheet.

    Big Idea

    Jesus' first miracle shows quiet kindness and glory in the same moment.

    Story Summary

    At a wedding in Cana of Galilee the wine ran out. Mary told the servants, 'Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.' Jesus had them fill six stone waterpots to the brim, and when the governor of the feast tasted it, the water had become wine — and the best was kept until last.

    Read the full retelling →

    Memory Verse (KJV)

    “This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.”

    John 2:11

    Discussion Questions

    1. What instruction did Mary give the servants?
    2. How full did Jesus tell them to fill the waterpots?

      Teacher hint: To the brim (John 2:7) — full obedience.

    3. Who knew where the good wine had come from?
    4. What everyday problem could you invite Jesus into this week?

    Craft Idea: Colour-Changing Waterpot

    Supplies

    • Clear cup or jar
    • Water
    • A drop of food colouring hidden under the lid
    • Paper for a verse label

    Steps

    1. Put a hidden drop of colouring on the inside of the lid.
    2. Fill the jar with water and close it.
    3. Shake and watch the colour change as you retell the miracle.
    4. Tape a John 2:11 label to the jar.

    Printable Worksheet

    Print the lesson page as the worksheet; pair with the water-into-wine coloring page.

    Coloring page This Sunday's lesson

    Lesson flow (45 minutes)

    1. Welcome (5 min): Pray, then read the memory verse aloud three times together.
    2. Story (10 min): Tell the story summary in your own words; open a KJV to John 2:1–11.
    3. Discussion (10 min): Walk through the questions above. Let every child answer at least once.
    4. Craft (15 min): Make the colour-changing waterpot.
    5. Wrap-up (5 min): Hand out the worksheet to finish at home and recite the memory verse one last time.

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