What was Jesus' first recorded miracle?

• A. Turning water into wine at Cana
• B. Healing a paralytic
• C. Walking on water
• D. Feeding 5,000

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is recognizing the first public sign Jesus performs as it’s recorded in the Gospel of John. Turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana is presented as the initial miracle/sign that reveals his glory and begins his public ministry. It happens when Jesus’ mother notices the shortage of wine, and though he cautions that his hour has not yet come, he still performs the sign by telling the servants to fill jars with water and then draw some out. The result is wine of remarkable quality, which astonishes the guests and signals Jesus’ divine authority over creation and his mission to bring provision and joy. This moment sets the pattern for how John portrays Jesus: signs that reveal who he is and draw people toward belief. The other miracles listed—healing a paralytic, walking on water, and feeding 5,000—are all authentic acts of Jesus, but they appear later in the gospel narratives, so they aren’t the first recorded miracle.