Amid the dusty streets, humble homes, and rolling countryside of ancient Israel, seven remarkable moments unveiled the heart of God for mankind.
These are not just the seven miracles recorded in John’s Gospel—they are profound windows into the depths of God’s love and the power Jesus released into every aspect of life. While the other three Gospels record 37 miracles, John highlights only seven. Why? Each of these miracles reveals something timeless that Jesus offers to us—today.
00:00 Why did John only include 7 miracles in His gospel?
00:38 Turning Water into Wine
03:44 Healing the Royal Official’s Son
04:38 Healing the Lame Man at the Pool of Bethesda
05:30 Feeding the 5,000
06:33 Walking on Water
07:37 Healing the Man Born Blind
08:48 Raising Lazarus from the Dead
Miracle 1: Turning Water into Wine (John 2:1-11)
At a wedding in Cana, disaster loomed as the wine ran out, which would have brought shame upon the family. Mary told Jesus, and though it wasn’t yet His time, He instructed the servants to fill six stone jars with water. The water transformed into exquisite wine. This quiet miracle revealed Jesus’ glory and built faith in His disciples. Symbolically, it showed Jesus’ power to bring transformation—turning water into wine, and sinners into saints. It pointed to the joy and celebration found in new life through Him.
Miracle 2: Healing the Royal Official’s Son (John 4:46-54)
A government official from Capernaum approached Jesus, desperate for his dying son to be healed. Jesus told him, “Go back home. Your son will live.” The man believed and returned home, only to find his son healed at the exact moment Jesus had spoken. This miracle demonstrated Jesus’ authority over illness and His ability to heal from afar. It also highlighted the power of faith in His word and reassured us that no situation is beyond God’s reach.
Miracle 3: Healing the Lame Man at the Pool of Bethesda (John 5:1-15)
At the Pool of Bethesda, a man who had been unable to walk for 38 years encountered Jesus. When Jesus asked if he wanted to be healed, the man replied affirmatively. Jesus commanded, “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk,” and the man was instantly healed. This miracle showcased Jesus’ compassion and His authority over human suffering. Performing this act on the Sabbath emphasized that mercy surpasses religious traditions.
Miracle 4: Feeding the 5,000 (John 6:1-14)
On a hillside by the Sea of Galilee, Jesus fed a massive crowd using just five loaves and two fish provided by a young boy. After praying and breaking the bread, the food multiplied, feeding everyone and leaving twelve baskets of leftovers. This miracle revealed God’s provision, foreshadowing Jesus as the Bread of Life who satisfies spiritual hunger as well as physical needs. It was a prophetic sign of God’s ability to provide beyond human limitations.
Miracle 5: Walking on Water (John 6:16-21)
After feeding the 5,000, Jesus withdrew to a mountain alone. Meanwhile, His disciples struggled against strong winds as they rowed across the Sea of Galilee. Suddenly, Jesus appeared, walking on the water, and calmed their fears by stepping into the boat. Instantly, they reached the shore. This miracle displayed Jesus’ authority over nature, time, and space, demonstrating His unlimited power and presence even in the storms of life.
Miracle 6: Healing the Man Born Blind (John 9:1-12)
In Jerusalem, Jesus encountered a man blind from birth. He made mud from His spit, applied it to the man’s eyes, and told him to wash in the Pool of Siloam. The man obeyed and was healed. This miracle was not only physical but spiritual, symbolizing how Jesus brings light into spiritual darkness. Jesus, the Light of the World, opens the eyes of the spiritually blind and reveals God’s glory.
Miracle 7: Raising Lazarus from the Dead (John 11:1-44)
Four days after Lazarus’ death, Jesus arrived to grieve with Mary and Martha. He declared, “I am the resurrection and the life,” and ordered the tomb to be opened. Despite the decay, Jesus commanded, “Lazarus, come out!” Lazarus emerged, alive and whole. This miracle foreshadowed Jesus’ own resurrection and demonstrated His power over death. It was a powerful assurance that He is the Messiah, offering eternal life to all who believe.
These miracles are more than historical events. They reveal the heart of a loving Father who doesn’t just observe our pain but enters it. Through Jesus, God transforms, heals, provides, and gives life. These stories invite us to believe in Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of God, and to trust that nothing is impossible with Him.