Jesus is sovereign and performs miracles to bring his disciples through the chaos of the current corrupted creation in order that they might fulfill his mission and eventually inherit the new creation (v. 21).

Ephesians 5:1-2, 18-21

God's miraculous salvation through Jesus is sufficient to satisfy the needs of all who hunger for God and righteousness, even as his miracle of multiplied fish and bread satisfied the hungry multitude (v. 11).

God sometimes performs miracles to deliver people from the consequences of their sins (v. 14). In essence, this is what God has done in raising Jesus from the dead.

God's miracles are important for spreading the gospel, since some people will not believe in Jesus unless they see signs and wonders (v. 48).

The ultimate purpose of God's miracles among us is to reveal the glory of the Son of God (v. 11), yet a concomitant secondary purpose is to bless people.

We are continuing our study through John's Gospel.

We are continuing our study through John's Gospel.

Jesus is the light of men. This light can be rejected or believed in. Those who believe are made children of God. As believers who have experienced the life and light of Jesus, we are called to witness about that light so that all may believe.

Jesus is the source of all life. That life became flesh and dwelt among us. Christmas reminds us that in these troubled times, He came near to bring you life, and to sustain and uphold you.