Jesus’ First Miracle (John 2)

Dear families,

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.

The wedding in Cana served as the backdrop to Jesus’ first miraculous act as Messiah. At this celebration, He met a need that was far greater than providing mere beverages to thirsty guests; rather, He selectively revealed His glory to those who were aware a miracle had taken place. When Jesus asked His mother, “What has this concern of yours to do with me, woman?”, He revealed that, even though Jesus is worthy of all praise, it was not the right time for Him to be publicly fully glorified and worshiped. Jesus was submissive to His Father’s timing in all things.

Jesus transformed pure, basic water into the most spectacular wine of the night. This was 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 the kids in your care to 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.

Check out The Gospel Project At Home for resources designed to help you lead a family worship experience as well as suggestions for morning and evening prayer times and family activities. 

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

STORY POINT

This is the main point to emphasize from today’s Bible story.

• Preschool: Jesus showed His glory.
• Kids: Jesus changed water into wine and showed His glory.

CHRIST CONNECTION

This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus did miracles to show that He is God the Son.
• Younger Preschool: Jesus did miracles to show that He is God the Son. Jesus’ followers who saw His first miracle believe in Him. Jesus wants us to believe in Him too.
• Older Preschool: By turning water into special grape juice, Jesus showed His glory. Jesus is God’s Son who came to do God’s plan. Jesus’ disciples saw the miracle and believed in Him. Jesus calls us to believe in Him too.
• Kids: 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.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit. 

• Younger Preschool: Did Jesus ever sin? No, Jesus never sinned.
• Older Preschool: Did Jesus ever sin? No, Jesus never sinned.
• Kids: Did Jesus ever sin? No, Jesus never sinned.

KEY PASSAGE

This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit. 

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus came to take away sin; there is no sin in him. 1 John 3:5
• Younger Preschool: He was revealed to take away sins, and there is no sin in him. 1 John 3:5
• Older Preschool: He was revealed so that he might take away sins, and there is no sin in him. 1 John 3:5
• Kids: You know that he was revealed so that he might take away sins, and there is no sin in him. 1 John 3:5

** Next week: Jesus at Passover (John 2)