John - Day 4: The Miracle Worker

Jesus begins His ministry by turning water in wine. We begin at a wedding in Cana where Jesus, His mother, and His disciples were in attendance. Weddings were a significant event and often lasted a week. Wine was an important aspect of ceremonies and running out would have been a significant problem. In this story, we see Mary turning to Jesus for help and guidance in solving a problem (John 2:4). Mary knows that Jesus can solve the problem, so she tells the servants at the wedding to follow the directions of her son. The servants follow Jesus’ directions by filling the six stone jars with water. They did so without reservation and because of their faithful obedience, an entire group of people were blessed with a miracle. Imagine the scene as it unfolds and what they learn about Jesus through this miracle.

Read John 2:1-11

Q: This was Jesus’ first miracle. What would this miracle have conveyed to His audience?

Q: What did Mary know about her son?

Q: Why did Jesus say, “My hour has not come?”

Q: Imagine what the servants thought of Jesus? The master of the banquet?

Q: What response did it illicit from the disciples?

Q: Do you believe God has the power to still perform miracles? Why or why not?

For Further Study: Luke 16:19-31, Acts 2:22, Hebrews 2:4