Saving the Best for Last

Your Children Will Learn: Jesus changed the water. Jesus did a miracle.

Memory verse for unit 5- John said, "I know this is God's Son." John 1:34b

Just for Parents -
Weddings have always been a wonderful time of celebration. This was true at this particular wedding in Cana, which would have been a village celebration. Refreshments were provided for guests, and wine would have been expected. Not to provide adequately for the guests was a social disgrace. It would haunt the newly married couple all their life. So Mary, seeing the urgency of the situation, informed Jesus. She expected that Jesus would take action. And He did, not because His mother told Him about the situation, but because of God’s purpose. Not only did He change the water into wine, it was the best wine. Jesus changed something ordinary into something beautiful and extraordinary. That’s what He did for us when He changed our lives! He made us into something new! He continues to change us until we are completed in Him. At times the change is painful, but the end result is worth it!

Monday - Read & Do

Read John 2:1-11. Ask your child, “What did Jesus change the water into? Where was Jesus when this happened? Can anyone else do that?”

Tuesday - Art

In our story today, the servants filled the jars with water. The jars they filled were about as big as a 30-gallon fish tank. That’s a lot of water! Draw a big water jar onto a large piece of white paper. Fill your jar with watercolor paint. While you are painting, talk about what Jesus did in our story. Say to your child, “Jesus changed the water; Jesus did a miracle.”

Wednesday - Pray & Praise

Here is a simple definition of a miracle to share with your child: “A miracle is something special and wonderful that only God can do.” Talk about some miracles we read about in the Bible. Then talk about miracles that have happened in you own lives. Praise God together for the miracles that you have seen Him do in your life and in the lives of others.

Thursday - Snack

Munch on some tasty grapes for your snack today. Talk about the miracle that Jesus did when He turned the water into wine. This was the first of many miracles that Jesus did. Practice the memory verse together.

Friday - Play
Fill a large, clear container with water. Place a few drops of red food coloring into the water. Let your child stir it up with a long-handled spoon. Then place a few drops of blue food coloring in the water. Let your child stir it again and watch the water change color. Talk about how amazed the servants who filled the jars must have felt when Jesus changed the water into wine.