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Jesus Turns Water into Wine

At a wedding in Cana of Galilee, Jesus performs his first sign by turning water into wine after the available wine runs out. The sign reveals his glory, and his disciples believe in him. Jesus then goes to Capernaum with his mother, brothers, and disciples and remains there a few days.

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Print Jesus Turns Water into Wine: 4-Scene Story Sheet

Jesus directs several servants to fill six large stone purification jars with water at a wedding setting in Cana.

Fill the Jars to the Brim

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Several servants carry a small serving vessel from stone water jars toward the master of the feast at a wedding in Cana, as described in John 2:8-9.

The Servants Carry the Sign

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Jesus and his mother having a respectful conversation in a simple wedding setting at Cana after the wine has run out.

Bringing the Need to Jesus

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Jesus’ mother speaking with several servants at a wedding in Cana while Jesus is nearby, based on John 2:4.

Do Whatever He Says

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Six stone water jars with water near a wedding setting at Cana, connected with Jesus’ first sign in John 2:6.

Six Stone Jars Nearby

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The master of the feast speaks with the bridegroom in a wedding setting about the unexpectedly good wine provided at Cana.

The Unexpected Good Wine

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Jesus and several disciples near stone water jars at a wedding in Cana, representing the disciples’ growing belief after Jesus’ first sign.

The Disciples’ Growing Trust

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Jesus and several disciples arrive as invited guests at a simple wedding setting in Cana of Galilee.

Invited to the Wedding

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Jesus traveling with his mother, brothers, and disciples toward Capernaum after the wedding sign at Cana.

Leaving for Capernaum

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Scripture reference

John 2:1-12

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