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The Wedding at Cana
Bible Story

The Wedding at Cana

John 2:1-11

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Story summary

Jesus, his mother, and his disciples went to a wedding party in Cana of Galilee. The wine ran out, and Mary told Jesus and said to the servants to do whatever he told them. Jesus had them fill six stone jars with water and take some to the head of the feast. The water had become very good wine. It was Jesus' first sign, and his disciples believed in him.

Where it is in the Bible: John 2:1-11

Lesson for kids

Jesus cares even about problems that seem small, and it is always worth doing whatever he says.

Questions to talk about as a family

After reading, use these questions to help your child remember and apply the story.

  1. What problem happened at the wedding party?
  2. What did Mary say to the servants?
  3. What is Jesus asking you to do today?

The full story: The Wedding at Cana

Part 1

In the town of Cana, in Galilee, there was a big wedding party. Jesus' mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples were invited too.

Everyone was eating, talking, and celebrating with the bride and groom.

"The third day, there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee. Jesus' mother was there." — John 2:1

Part 2

In the middle of the party, there was a problem: the wine ran out! In those days, that would be a great embarrassment for the couple's family.

Mary noticed and went to tell Jesus: "They have no wine." Then she said to the servants:

Mary to the servants: Whatever he says to you, do it.

Part 3

There were six big stone water jars there, used for washing according to their customs. Jesus told the servants to fill the jars with water.

They obeyed and filled them to the brim. Then Jesus told them to draw some out and take it to the head of the feast, the person in charge of the party.

"Jesus said to them, 'Fill the water pots with water.' So they filled them up to the brim." — John 2:7

Part 4

The head of the feast tasted it and was amazed: the water had turned into wine, and it was very good wine! He didn't know where it came from, but the servants knew.

He called the groom and said: "You have kept the good wine until now!"

This was Jesus' first sign. He cares even about problems that seem small. And Mary left us great advice: do whatever Jesus tells you.

"This beginning of his signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him." — John 2:11