This is a short story and is best read directly from the scripture. This is widely recognized as the first miracle Jesus performed as he began his ministry. Also, it is important to note to the students that wedding feasts in this culture were not like the wedding receptions we have today that just last for a couple of hours. These feasts lasted for days and days, and it would have been very embarrassing for a host to not have enough wine to serve the guests for the entire length of the feast.
Have you ever been to a wedding? Do you remember what you had for a drink there?
Today, we are going to learn about the first miracle that Jesus did when he began his ministry, and it happened when the hosts of a wedding feast ran out of drink to serve their guests!
Read story from a Children's storybook Bible for younger children.
For older children, read the story from an age-appropriate Children's storybook Bible or read directly from the Bible.
Scripture for Kids to Read Aloud: John 2:1-11
First, ask the children if they have any questions about the story. What to do if you don't know the answer?
Scripture Jesus said to the servants, "Fill the jars with water." So they filled them to the top. John 2:7
Supplies 2 buckets for each team, water, dixie cups
Heads up! Use discretion with this activity, according to your church's stance on alcohol.
Scripture and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. John 2:9
Supplies grapes, dishpan or bowls, towels and baby wipes
Scripture On the third day there was a wedding. It took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus' mother was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. John 2:1-2
Supplies dress up supplies, wedding dress, bouquet of flowers, small wedding cake
Scripture Jesus said to the servants, "Fill the jars with water." So they filled them to the top. 8 Then he told them, "Now dip some out. Take it to the person in charge of the dinner." They did what he said. 9 The person in charge tasted the water that had been turned into wine. John 2:7-9
Supplies red crayons, blue crayons, printer paper
Scripture and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. John 2:9
Supplies paper plates, brads, construction paper
Heads up! This is a repeat activity from the Plagues lesson
Supplies phenolphthalein pH indicator, sodium carbonate, water, 2 glasses, stirring rod, straw