Supernatural Stories for the Summer — Series
The Marriage Miracle
Pastor Brent Snook · May 24, 2026 · AM Service
Text: John 2:1–11
“This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.” — John 2:11
Weddings are among life’s most joyous occasions. And the most famous wedding ever recorded took place in John 2:1–11 — where Jesus performed His very first miracle.
Jesus is God’s answer to our Disappointments, Doubts, Disabilities, Desires, Despair, Darkness, and Death. His first miracle was at a wedding — life’s hour of gladness. His last miracle was at a funeral — life’s hour of sadness. Today we look at the first.
“And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.” — John 20:30–31
I. THE SCENE OF THE MIRACLE — vv. 1–2
A. A Humble Place — v. 1
“And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee.” Cana was a small hill village about 9 miles from Nazareth. This is the beginning of Jesus’ ministry — His very first miracle. Doesn’t it seem more logical that He would begin somewhere prominent — Imperial Rome, Academic Alexandria, or Religious Jerusalem? But rather, Jesus chose little Cana.
B. A Happy Place
Jesus chose to perform His first miracle at a wedding. Don’t ever think Jesus was a killjoy. He knew how to celebrate. In those days, a Jewish wedding was an elaborate affair — the celebration could go on for an entire week, with good food and great joy. Marriage ought to be a happy, joyous occasion.
C. A Holy Place — v. 2
“And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.” What a wise invitation — they invited Jesus. Have you invited Jesus to your wedding? To your marriage?
II. THE SECRET OF THE MIRACLE — vv. 4–10
Mary’s timeless advice to the servants says it all:
“Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.” — John 2:5
There are three reasons why we should obey the Lord Jesus:
A. For Our Personal Good — v. 6
“Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.” — Amos 3:7
“Henceforth I call you not servants… but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.” — John 15:15
B. For Others’ Peculiar Gladness
When the servants obeyed the Master — everybody at the feast was blessed. When we obey the Lord Jesus Christ, others experience joy.
C. For God’s Perfect Glory — v. 11
Obedience always brings God glory.
III. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE MIRACLE
Water is always a picture of the Word of God. Wine is the sign of joy.
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly…” — Colossians 3:16
Go by the Word of God in your marriage, in raising your children, in bearing burdens, in working out conflicts, and in living life.
A. The Quantity of Wine
B. The Quality of Wine
But Jesus always saves the best for last.
• Those who don’t know Jesus — this life is as good as it gets
• Those who do know Jesus — this life is as bad as it gets
One day we’ll step on the shores of glory — into the very presence of the Lord Jesus — and we will say: “Hallelujah — You saved the best for last!”
“Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.” — Revelation 19:6–9