The provided question is a bit ambiguous. It appears to be asking about the first miracle performed by someone (presumably Jesus). Therefore, let's rephrase the question for clarity: "What was the first miracle performed by Jesus?"
The first miracle performed by Jesus, according to the Gospel of John, was turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana.
The Miracle at Cana: Turning Water into Wine
The story unfolds during a wedding celebration in Cana where Jesus, his mother Mary, and his disciples were guests. When the wedding hosts ran out of wine, a social embarrassment in that culture, Mary informed Jesus of the situation.
Jesus initially responded that his time had not yet come, but at Mary's prompting, he instructed the servants to fill six stone jars with water. After they did so, he told them to draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet. The master, unaware of the origin of the wine (only the servants knew), tasted it and was astonished by its quality. He remarked to the bridegroom that the best wine was usually served first, and then the inferior wine later, but in this case, the best wine had been saved until last.
Significance of the Miracle
- Manifestation of Glory: The Gospel of John explicitly states that this miracle was the first of Jesus' signs and revealed his glory, leading his disciples to believe in him (John 2:11).
- Abundance and Joy: The miracle symbolizes abundance and joy, fitting for a wedding celebration. Jesus' action provided a practical solution to a social predicament and added to the festivities.
- Superior Quality: The reference notes that the wine Jesus provided was of superior quality, further highlighting the miraculous nature of the event.
Why Water to Wine?
The choice of turning water into wine has been interpreted in various ways:
- Transformation: It represents the transformative power of Jesus.
- Fulfillment of Prophecy: Wine is sometimes associated with the Messianic banquet in Jewish prophetic tradition.
- Symbolic Substitution: Some see the water representing the old covenant of law, and the wine representing the new covenant of grace established by Jesus.
