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When Jesus meets a man who could not walk, he asks him, "do you want to get well?" In healing the man, Jesus ignites rage of the Pharisees concerning Sabbath Law. Jesus demonstrates a posture of seeing and engaging people in need.

A man with a sick child pleads with Jesus, come and heal my child. Though Jesus refuses the invitation, he assures the man that his child is being healed. At times in our faith journey we witness miracles, at other times we are left with the invitation to believe.

After raising from the dead, Jesus began appearing to his followers. We today are invited to recognize God's presence amongst us.

In opposition to cultural and religious norms, Jesus engages intentionally in conversation with a Samaritan woman. He invites her to know living water and true worship. We have much to learn about extending invitation and love in lives of marginalized peoples in our world!

In considering his ministry in relation to Jesus, John the Baptist concludes, "He must become greater; I must become less."

In his conversation with a Pharisee named Nicodemus, Jesus describes himself as the source of eternal life. In summary, John pens John 3:16: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son...

As Jesus arrives at the temple, he finds the courtyards turned into a market place. It driving out the animals and money changers Jesus defines himself as the new temple and demonstrates his commitment to people's access to God.

John begins to build a case for who Jesus is with a sign: Jesus turns water into wine at a wedding celebration. Jesus turns what would have been an experience of shame for the groom into an opportunity for celebration in the lives of many.

Early in Jesus' ministry he began calling disciples. People who would dedicate their lives to following him. Still today, we are invited to follow Jesus.

John the Baptist came to prepare the way and witness as to Jesus' identity.