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    Water Turned into Wine

    Jesus' first public miracle at a wedding in Cana turned six water pots into the best wine.

    Water Turned into Wine

    At a wedding in Cana of Galilee the wine ran out. Mary told the servants to do whatever Jesus said. He commanded them to fill six stone pots with water — and when drawn out, it had become wine, better than what had been served first. This was the beginning of His signs.

    Performed by

    Jesus

    What Happened

    • 1Wine ran out at a wedding feast
    • 2Mary told Jesus, then told the servants to obey Him
    • 3Jesus had them fill six stone water pots to the brim
    • 4The water became wine of the highest quality
    • 5His glory was manifested and His disciples believed

    Key KJV Scriptures

    "When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom."
    "This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him."

    Spiritual Significance

    John calls this the first 'sign' that revealed Jesus' glory. The Creator who once turned rain into grapes into wine over months did it in a moment — and saved the best for last, a picture of His kingdom.

    Lesson for Today

    Jesus cares about ordinary joy and ordinary need. Bring Him your empty pots and watch what He pours out.

    Key People

    Jesus
    Mary
    The disciples
    The governor of the feast

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What was Jesus' first miracle?

    Turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana of Galilee (John 2:1-11). John calls it 'the beginning of miracles.'

    How much wine did Jesus make at Cana?

    Six stone water pots, each holding two or three firkins apiece — roughly 120 to 180 gallons of wine.

    Where in the Bible is the miracle of Water Turned into Wine?

    The miracle of Water Turned into Wine is recorded in John 2:9 (KJV), with additional references in John 2:11.

    Who performed the miracle of Water Turned into Wine?

    Scripture records that Jesus carried out this miracle at Cana of Galilee. Ultimately the power belonged to God, who alone does wondrous things (Psalm 72:18).

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