The answer is: Six

John 2:6

The dazzling account of Jesus turning water into wine resonates through time, revealing both a miracle and a celebration. Picture this: the wedding at Cana, a joyful event marred by an unexpected dilemma—running out of wine! In a culture steeped in hospitality, this would have been a social faux pas. But Jesus, with a twinkle in his eye, transforms six stone jars—each holding about twenty to thirty gallons—into vintage wine. That's enough for a party!

Now, why six jars? Some interpretations suggest that these jars symbolize the Mosaic law—indeed, they were used for ceremonial cleansing. By siding away from the stringent rituals of the past, the miracle signals a new beginning. It draws the faithful in, hinting at the transformative memory of abundance waiting just beneath life's surface.

Fun fact: In biblical culture, wine represented joy and God's provision. The glorious, often lush vineyard imagery is found throughout scriptures, from Psalm 104:15, where wine gladdens the heart, to Isaiah 25:6, where abundance awaits in the heavenly banquet.

Moreover, throughout John’s Gospel, the "signs" serve a dual purpose, providing evidence of Jesus as the Messiah and embedding an expectation of transformation—whether of water to wine or of the spirit within. So, an act of kindness unfolded that day in Cana, revealing not just power, but overflowing blessings meant to share, connect, and celebrate life's bounty—both earthly and heavenly. Cheers to that!