John 2:1-11

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on John 2:1-11

1On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there,
2and Jesus and His disciples had also been invited to the wedding.
3When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to Him, “They have no more wine.”
4“Woman, why does this concern us?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.”
5His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.”
6Now six stone water jars had been set there for the Jewish rites of purification. Each could hold from twenty to thirty gallons.
7Jesus told the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” So they filled them to the brim.
8“Now draw some out,” He said, “and take it to the master of the banquet.” They did so,
9and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not know where it was from, but the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside
10and said, “Everyone serves the fine wine first, and then the cheap wine after the guests are drunk. But you have saved the fine wine until now!”
11Jesus performed this, the first of His signs, at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed His glory, and His disciples believed in Him.
— John 2:1-11

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Do Whatever He Tells You!
Illustration of John 2:5-8 NLT

Illustration of John 2:5-8 NLT -- But [Jesus'] mother told the servants [at a wedding celebration], "Do whatever he tells you." Standing nearby were six stone water jars, used for Jewish ceremonial washing. Each could hold twenty to thirty gallons. Jesus told the servants, "Fill the jars with water." When the jars had been filled, he said, "Now dip some out, and take it to the master of ceremonies." So the servants followed his instructions.

His Disciples See a Glimpse of His Glory
Illustration of John 2:9-11 NLT

Illustration of John 2:9-11 NLT -- When the master of ceremonies [at the wedding celebration] tasted the water that was now wine, not knowing where it had come from (though, of course, the servants knew), he called the bridegroom over. "A host always serves the best wine first," he said. "Then, when everyone has had a lot to drink, he brings out the less expensive wine. But you have kept the best until now!" This miraculous sign at Cana in Galilee was the first time Jesus revealed his glory. And his disciples believed in him.

Guess Who Came to the Wedding
Illustration of John 2:1-2 NLT

Illustration of John 2:1-2 NLT -- The next day there was a wedding celebration in the village of Cana in Galilee. Jesus' mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the celebration.

Timing Is Everything
Illustration of John 2:3-4 NLT

Illustration of John 2:3-4 NLT -- The wine supply ran out during the festivities, so Jesus' mother told him, "They have no more wine." "Dear woman, that's not our problem," Jesus replied. "My time has not yet come."

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