Joh 2:1-2  "On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples." 

It was very soon after Jesus gathered us together as His followers and Jesus was celebrating at a wedding. Jesus mother, Mary, was there. Jesus had been invited and His student learners were there also.

The parents of the bride and groom had run out of wine. Mary had been storing up memories of Jesus and His special relationship to God. She made a point to mention in a expectant voice; "They have no more wine."


Luk 2:7 - 19 "And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.  And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear.  And the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger."And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,  "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!" When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us." And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart."

 Luk 2:41 - 51 "Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover.And when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom. And when the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it, but supposing him to be in the group they went a day's journey, but then they began to search for him among their relatives and acquaintances,  and when they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem, searching for him. After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. And when his parents saw him, they were astonished. And his mother said to him, "Son, why have you treated us so? Behold, your father and I have been searching for you in great distress." And he said to them, "Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?"  And they did not understand the saying that he spoke to them. And he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was submissive to them. And his mother treasured up all these things in her heart." 

Joh 2:3  "When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, "They have no wine." 

Mary accepted and respected Jesus authority, even if she did not fully understand. Jesus was on a mission, He had come with a purpose in mind. He would not be deterred. Jesus was fully in control and Mary submitted to Him in believing He was specially connected to God.

Joh 2:4, 5  "And Jesus said to her, "Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come." His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you." 

Jesus changed water into wine that was more desirable and satisfying than the best wine served. All of those who witnessed this were astounded, even the servants at the wedding. 

Joh 2:6 -10 "Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to the servants, "Fill the jars with water." And they filled them up to the brim. And he said to them, "Now draw some out and take it to the master of the feast." So they took it. When the master of the feast tasted the water now become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom and said to him, "Everyone serves the good wine first, and when people have drunk freely, then the poor wine. But you have kept the good wine until now." 

This was the first of the signs pointing to His glory as creator God. It deepened the faith of His followers. The conviction they had in Jesus coming as the Messiah was solidified in their minds.

Joh 2:11  "This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him." 

Jesus started His path toward His ultimate mission being accomplished at the time of the Passover. It would be completed during the Passover also, for He had authority over forgiveness and death; judgement and the giving of life. His mission would begin and be fulfilled surrounding the Passover celebration in Jerusalem. 

Joh 2:12  "After this he went down to Capernaum, with his mother and his brothers and his disciples, and they stayed there for a few days. The Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem."