In John 9, Jesus heals a man born blind, but the greater miracle is what the light exposes. As the man’s physical sight is restored, the spiritual blindness of the religious leaders is revealed, showing how Jesus’ presence both heals and disrupts. This sign invites us to move beyond tidy explanations and self-certainty, to admit our need, and to follow the light of Christ from simple obedience to wholehearted worship.
In this third sign from John’s Gospel, Jesus enters a place of long-term suffering, the Pool of Bethesda, where crowds of disabled and desperate people wait for healing that may never come. Rather than going to the center of celebration during a festival, Jesus moves toward the forgotten and initiates with a man who has been suffering for thirty-eight years. With a surprising question: “Do you want to get well?” Jesus invites the man into something deeper than physical restoration. The miracle that follows reveals a Savior who extends grace freely, without prerequisite or proof of faith, and who draws near to human pain with compassion and authority. Yet the story doesn’t stop at physical healing. When controversy erupts over Sabbath rules and religious systems, we see how disruptive grace can be. Jesus later finds the man again, reminding us that true healing is more than restored mobility, it is wholeness of soul. This sign shapes our view of Jesus as one who seeks out the suffering, asks about our deepest desires, gives grace without earning, and calls us into a life that is whole, body and spirit.
Wednesday night community is back! Join us for My Weird Bible, 11 weeks on the passages that finally make sense. My Weird Bible will explore some of the strangest, most confusing, and often misunderstood passages in Scripture. By digging into the historical, cultural, and biblical context behind these stories, the series helps make sense of what can feel weird or unsettling—and shows how even the most unusual parts of the Bible reveal God’s character and invite us into deeper faith.
In this moment from John 6, Jesus walks across chaotic waters to meet His disciples in the middle of their fear. More than a display of power, this sign reveals His identity and authority over chaos, reminding us that darkness and delay do not mean He is absent. When we recognize His voice and welcome Him into the boat, we discover that the true miracle is not escaping the storm, but encountering Jesus within it.
In this powerful account from John 6, shared in a conversational, team-taught weekend by pastors Dick Foth and Aaron Hanson, the feeding of the 5,000 reveals not just what Jesus does, but who He is. Through thoughtful dialogue and storytelling, they unpack how Jesus tests His disciples—not to shame them, but to prepare them and shape their faith. While Philip sees impossibility and Andrew voices doubt, a young boy quietly offers what little he has, and in Jesus’ hands, scarcity becomes abundance. This sign reminds us that faith isn’t about having something impressive to offer—it’s about bringing what we have, however small, and placing it in Jesus’ hands. Obedience precedes multiplication, and blessing flows from trust. As the crowd tries to define Jesus as merely a prophet or political king, we’re reminded that He already is King—Creator, Provider, Teacher, and Multiplier—and that He still invites us to trust Him with whatever we’re carrying, knowing He already has something in mind that He wants to do.
Wednesday night community is back! Join us for My Weird Bible, 11 weeks on the passages that finally make sense. My Weird Bible will explore some of the strangest, most confusing, and often misunderstood passages in Scripture. By digging into the historical, cultural, and biblical context behind these stories, the series helps make sense of what can feel weird or unsettling—and shows how even the most unusual parts of the Bible reveal God’s character and invite us into deeper faith.
In this sign from John 6, Jesus walks on water to reveal not just His power, but His identity. As the disciples struggle against wind and waves, fear rises-but the greater revelation is that Jesus comes to them in the middle of the storm. His delay is not absence, and the chaos does not have authority over Him. Rather than simply calming the storm, Jesus enters it and waits for an invitation into the boat. The message reminds us that storms, whether caused by us, by others, or by life itself, are opportunities to encounter Christ more deeply. He doesn’t avoid chaos; He has authority over it, and when we invite Him in, He leads us exactly where we’re meant to go.
When thousands gathered on a remote hillside with no food in sight, Jesus met their need with compassion and invited His disciples to trust Him with what little they had. As five loaves and two fish were placed in His hands, scarcity was transformed into abundance, revealing a Savior who multiplies beyond expectation. This sign points beyond physical provision to a deeper truth: Jesus is the Bread of Life, the One who alone satisfies the hunger of the human heart.
Wednesday night community is back! Join us for My Weird Bible, 11 weeks on the passages that finally make sense. My Weird Bible will explore some of the strangest, most confusing, and often misunderstood passages in Scripture. By digging into the historical, cultural, and biblical context behind these stories, the series helps make sense of what can feel weird or unsettling—and shows how even the most unusual parts of the Bible reveal God’s character and invite us into deeper faith.
At the Pool of Bethesda, Jesus enters a place of long-term suffering and asks a surprising question: “Do you want to get well?” Without waiting for faith or effort, Jesus heals a man who had been stuck for decades, revealing a God who initiates grace and moves toward the broken. This sign shows that Jesus’ kingdom isn’t bound by religious systems but is focused on restoring people to true wholeness—body and soul.