Our group leader made passing reference to the Seven Signs of the Gospel of John in class week before last. I recalled having heard of this years ago and perhaps even hearing a teaching or sermon on it, but not ever having studied it. As is my usual habit, I went googling around to see if I could find something on this that I liked better than the others. There is no guarantee that it is the best, or even in the top 10%. Other articles on this site seem reasonable.
Theological Significance of Signs in the Gospel of John
The Gospel of John meticulously weaves together a narrative where each sign serves as a theological beacon, illuminating the divine nature of Jesus and his mission. These signs are not mere miracles; they are deliberate acts that reveal deeper truths about the relationship between the divine and humanity. By focusing on these signs, John invites readers to look beyond the surface and engage with the spiritual implications of Jesus’ actions.
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It's a little literary-criticism for me. Maybe John chose to describe things as miracles in certain ways to convey certain lessons; but then we're left wondering if there were really miracles, or just literature. The more we investigate the author's intent in crafting a narrative, the less is left of the actual man or the miracles.
Well, we'll see. I just found out from the guy that mentioned it in passing that it was fresh in his mind because it's the next sermon series.
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