Why Jesus Performed Signs, Not Just Miracles — John's Gospel Explained

B16L6 📖 Did you know Jesus performed signs — not just miracles — in John's Gospel? Each one carried a hidden message for the nation of Israel that most Bible studies completely overlook. ✝️ In this verse-by-verse study of John's Gospel, we explore why John stands apart from Matthew, Mark, and Luke — the three Synoptic Gospels — as the only Gospel that presents Christ primarily as God. Using Paul's letters in 1 Timothy 1:17, Philippians, Colossians 2:8-9, and Colossians 3:1-3, we see how all of Scripture fits together like a finely tuned watch. We also examine Hebrews 2:4, where three distinct Greek words — semaion (signs), dunamis (power), and teros (wonders) — appear together in one verse, revealing a precision the English translations often blur. 🔑 Key Topics Covered: Why John's Gospel is different from the three Synoptic Gospels Christ as God in John vs. Christ's humanity in Matthew, Mark & Luke Why Paul never calls Christ the "King" of the Church — 1 Timothy 1:17 The difference between signs, wonders, and miracles in the Greek (Hebrews 2:4) The 8 signs in John's Gospel and the biblical meaning of the numbers 7 and 8 The first sign: Water into wine at Cana — John 2 — and what it meant for Israel Colossians 2:8-9: The fullness of the Godhead dwelling in Christ bodily 💡 John's Gospel signs, semaion Greek meaning, signs and wonders in the Bible, John 2 water into wine explained, Hebrews 2:4 signs wonders miracles, Colossians 2:9 fullness of the Godhead, 8 signs in John's Gospel, Christ as God in Scripture, 1 Timothy 1:17 King eternal. Les Feldick Bible Study brings you verse-by-verse Bible teaching that makes the scriptures come alive. Whether you're a new believer or have studied the Bible for decades, these teachings will deepen your understanding of God's Word. Les Feldick has a unique gift for explaining complex biblical concepts in a way that anyone can understand, using scripture to interpret scripture. 📖 Visit our website: www.lesfeldickbiblestudy.com If this study blessed you, please LIKE the video and SHARE it with someone who needs to hear this teaching. Your likes and shares help others find these Bible studies. 00:00 — Welcome & Introduction to John's Gospel 00:28 — Why John Stands Apart from the Synoptic Gospels 02:30 — Christ as King, Servant, Son of Man, and God Across the Four Gospels 03:09 — John's Gospel: Christ Presented as God, Not Just Man 03:44 — Why John Omits the Temptations and the Garden of Gethsemane 04:47 — How Paul's Letters Fit Hand-in-Glove with the Gospels 05:10 — 1 Timothy 1:17 — Christ as the King Eternal, Immortal, Invisible 06:33 — Why Paul Never Calls Christ the King of the Church 07:41 — Christ as Head of the Body vs. Subject of a King 08:09 — Philippians: Christ as the Servant — Paul Confirms the Gospels 08:31 — The Tulip Analogy: Progressive Revelation from Genesis to Paul 09:51 — Genesis as the Bulb — The Old Testament as the Growing Stem 10:14 — Christ's First Advent as the Bud Ready to Bloom 15:29 — Colossians 2:8-9 — The Fullness of the Godhead Dwells in Christ 16:43 — Colossians 2:13 — Only God Can Forgive Sin 17:10 — Colossians 3:1-3 — Risen with Christ, Hidden in God 18:03 — Hebrews 2:4 — Signs, Wonders & Miracles: Three Greek Words Explained 19:09 — Semaion, Dunamis, and Teros — What Each Word Really Means 20:17 — John 4:54 — The Second Sign: Why It Should Not Say "Miracle" 21:00 — All Signs Are Miracles, But Not All Miracles Are Signs 22:08 — The 8 Signs in John's Gospel — Numbers 7 and 8 in Scripture 23:57 — John 2 — The First Sign: Water Into Wine at the Wedding in Cana 25:22 — The Sign's Message to Israel: Only the Messiah Can Bring True Joy 27:04 — John 2:11 — His Glory Manifested, His Disciples Believed 27:32 — Closing & Contact Information