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Water Becomes Wine

Jesus Does Miracles

Day 156of 180
Week 32of 36
25Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus can do amazing things that no one else can do

2

Recognize this as Jesus' first miracle

3

Learn that Jesus helps people and shows God's love

John 2:1-11

On the third day, there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee. Jesus' mother was there. Jesus also was invited, with his disciples, to the wedding.

John 2:1-11 (WEB)

Shows Jesus' first public miracle and His care for people's needs

📦 Materials Needed

  • 6 clear glass jars or containers
  • Water
  • Purple or red food coloring (optional)
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade 1 Bible
  • World English Bible

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse adventure! Yesterday we learned about God being our true King. Today, we'll discover something amazing Jesus did!

💭 Review Question: Can you remember what we learned about God being our King?
2Teaching (8 min)

Today we're going to hear about Jesus' very first miracle - a special moment that showed He was very special!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus was invited to a wedding with His friends
  • The wedding people ran out of wine
  • Jesus' mom asked Him to help
  • Jesus turned water into wine
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think the people felt when they saw the miracle?
  • How do you think Jesus' friends felt?
3Activity: Water to Wine Demonstration (10 min)
storytelling

A hands-on activity to help children understand the miracle

📝 Instructions:
  1. Set out 6 clear jars
  2. Fill jars with water
  3. Talk about the Bible story while showing the jars
  4. Optional: Add a drop of food coloring to show 'transformation'
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just talk about the story with the jars

Challenge: Have child retell the story using the jars

4Closing (3 min)

Review the miracle and what it teaches us about Jesus

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did Jesus do in this story?
  • How did Jesus help the people?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for showing Your love and power. Help us trust You.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about why Jesus did miracles!

John 20:31

These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God.

John 20:31 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Jesus Miracle Memory Dance - Act out the verse with simple motions while repeating it

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This is Jesus' first recorded miracle, showing His divine power and compassion

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple language
  • Focus on Jesus' love and power
  • Encourage questions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get confused about the miracle's meaning

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's excitement about Jesus' special abilities

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of the wedding in your BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Sing a BibleMouse song about Jesus' miracles

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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