Heart Prep:
Jesus’ first miracle at the wedding in Cana reveals His power as the Messiah and His glory as the one and only Son of God. Jesus continued to draw people to Himself as He stepped into His public ministry, though He continued to move only in accordance with the will of His Father in heaven. Jesus transformed basic water into the most spectacular wine of the night. This was an even greater feat than Moses sweetening the Israelites’ bitter water in Exodus 15. Christ demonstrated to onlookers that He is greater than even the mightiest prophets of the Old Testament. Jesus revealed His glory as the one and only Son of God, the One worthy of faith. Even greater than the miracle of turning water into wine, Jesus has the power to turn sinners into saints (believers), just as He led the disciples to believe in Him by faith (verse 11). This week, help kids see that Jesus has the power to bring us into a right relationship with the Father and mold us into His image as we continue to trust and obey.
Message:
Jesus, His mother Mary, and His disciples were invited to a wedding in Cana of Galilee. When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother told Him, “They don’t have any wine.” “What does this concern have to do with me?” Jesus asked. “My time has not yet come.” Jesus meant that it was not yet time for Him to be glorified, or to be worshiped and praised. Mary told the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” Now six stone water jars were at the wedding for religious washing. Each jar held 20 or 30 gallons. Jesus told the servants to fill the jars with water. The servants filled the jars to the top. Then Jesus said, “Now draw some water out and give it to headwaiter.” The servants did as Jesus said. When the headwaiter tasted the water that had now been turned into wine, he didn’t know where the wine came from—but the servants knew. The headwaiter called the groom and said, “Usually, people set out the best wine first and save the poor-tasting wine for later in the party. But you have kept this amazing wine until the end!” This was the first miracle Jesus performed. He revealed his glory, and His disciples believed in Him. After this, Jesus, His mother, and His disciples went to Capernaum and stayed there a few days.
Main Point:
Jesus changed water into wine, revealing His glory and showing that He is God. Like the disciples, we can believe in Jesus. Those who trust in Jesus are saved from their sin and changed to become more like Jesus.
Discussion:
What does Jesus’ first miracle show us about Him?
By turning water into wine, Jesus revealed His glory and showed that He has power over all things. We also see His love and care for people by providing for them at the wedding feast.
How should we respond when we see God’s power displayed?
As we read the Bible and learn more about who God is, we should respond by worshiping and praising Him. He is the all-powerful Creator. He is worthy of our praise and our trust.
What does it mean to believe in Jesus?
Believing in Jesus means we believe that He is God’s Son who was sent to save people from sin by dying on the cross and rising from the dead. When we believe in Him, we trust Him as our Savior and Lord, accept that His sacrifice on the cross for our sins is enough, and follow where He leads.
