THE WEDDING FEAST AT CANA

John 2:1-11

Key Verse: 2:11

"This, the first of his miraculous signs, Jesus performed in Cana of Galilee. He thus revealed his glory, and his disciples put their faith in him."

* JESUS CHANGES WATER TO WINE

1. Where was the wedding feast, and who was there? What do you know about Jewish wedding?
2. What problem arose, and why did Jesus' mother tell Jesus about it?
3. Why do you think Jesus answered his mother in this way? (4) What does his answer imply? What do we learn about it?
4. How did Mary respond to Jesus? How did she make an environment in which he could work? What can you learn from her?
5. What did Jesus say to the servants? (6,7a,8a) Why was this difficult to obey?
6. What was the servants' contribution to this sign? What can we learn from their attitude and their work?
7. What does the banquet master's comment tell us about this sign? (9-10) Who knew what had happened, and who did not know? What blessings did all who attended receive?
8. What change in our life does turning water into wine represent? (2Co 5:17) In what respect does this miracle show Jesus' glory? What does this miracle teach us about the nature of Christianity?
9. Think about how your life can be more like tasty wine than tasteless water.