Jesus Turns Water into Wine
John 2:1-11; Isaiah 25:6 New Testament PrincipleFaith
At a wedding in Cana, the wine ran out. Jesus turned six huge jars of water into the very best wine. It was His first sign, and it showed His glory, so His disciples believed in Him.
Jesus is good, generous and powerful, and His signs show us who He is, so we can put our faith in Him.
- CreationGod made it
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- RestorationJesus makes it new
Memory verse
“Jesus performed this, the first of His signs, at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed His glory, and His disciples believed in Him.”
John 2:11 BSB
The Big Story · Redemption
Sin brought sadness and shame into God's good world. Jesus came to bring joy back, and this first sign gave a taste of the great wedding feast at the end of the story, when He makes all things new.
Teacher Guide
This version includes:
- Background and context for the passage
- Hidden in Plain Sight: the detail most people miss
- The Christ Connection: how this story points to Jesus
- A 45-minute class plan and prep checklist
- Object lesson: Six jars to the brim
- Bible Kitchen (taste the story): The best for last
- A skit to act out the story
- Review game: Fill the jars
- Pronunciation help, tips for every age, song ideas and a note for parents
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Preschool (ages 3–5)
Jesus gives the very best!
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 4-minute Bible story written for this age
- 3 discussion questions
- 2 activities: Fill the jars, Color the jars
- 5 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: at home, at church
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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Free preview · Kindergarten – 2nd grade
When the wine ran out at a wedding, Jesus turned water into the best wine. This sign showed His glory, and His friends believed in Him.
Memory verse
“Jesus performed this, the first of His signs. He thus revealed His glory, and His disciples believed in Him.”
Adapted from John 2:11
Start here
Hold up an empty party cup. Ask, "Have you ever been at a party when the snacks ran out? How did it feel?" Say, "Today a family had a big problem at a wedding. Let's see what Jesus did."
Bible story 6 min
There was a wedding in the town of Cana. Jesus was there with His new friends. His mom, Mary, was there too.
It was a big, happy party. But then the wine ran out! The family felt so bad.
Mary told Jesus, "They have no more wine." Then she told the helpers, "Do what He tells you."
The rest of the story, discussion questions, songs, Live It and prayer are for members.
Try an activity
Act it out 10 min
You’ll need: Six large containers or buckets, Small paper cups, A tablecloth
- Set up a "wedding" table with the tablecloth. Choose Mary, Jesus, servants and the master of the banquet.
- Act out the skit. Everyone else are guests who cheer at the end.
- Switch parts and act it again.
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3rd – 4th grade
At a wedding in Cana, Jesus turned six huge jars of washing water into the finest wine. John calls it a sign, because it points to who Jesus is. It revealed His glory, and His disciples put their faith in Him.
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 8-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 5 discussion questions
- 2 activities: Reading the sign, Fill the jars relay
- 5 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: at home, with friends, at church
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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5th – 6th grade
Jesus' first sign at Cana revealed His glory, turning water meant for purification rituals into an overflow of the finest wine. It previews the joyful feast God promised and calls us to put our faith in Him.
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 10-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 6 discussion questions
- 2 activities: The feast God promised, Empty jars
- 5 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: online and on screens, with friends, at church
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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