Jesus Turns Water into Wine

“On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. When they wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. And he said to them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the feast.” So they took it. When the master of the feast tasted the water now become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and when people have drunk freely, then the poor wine. But you have kept the good wine until now.” This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him. After this he went down to Capernaum, with his mother and his brothers and his disciples, and they stayed there for a few days.” John 2:1-11 ESV

What Is the Purpose of a Sign? 

• A sign is a demonstration that proves that Jesus was who He said He was, namely the Son of God 
• A sign is also something that points us in the right direction to get us to the right destination

Why Was This the First Miracle Performed?

• To manifesthis glory
• So others would believe in Him

Why Did Mary Care That the Family Ran Out of Wine?

• This family would have lived with Shame
• Instead they would have been Honoredby the community

Why Were the Stone Jars What Jesus Chose to Use?

• These jars were used for ritual and physical cleansing
• Jesus was foreshadowing how his bloodwould be for cleansing

How Should We Relate to The Reality That Jesus Turned Water into Wine?

• Don’t get drunk
• Don’t make others stumble

Reminder: Two purposes for this miracle

• To manifest his glory
• So others would recognize the signs (miracles) and believe in him