In our passage today Jesus heals the son of a Jewish nobleman. We will see that John's primary concern in recording this incident is not to focus so much on the miraculous healing itself but to show how this encounter with Jesus provides an illustration of the nature of true faith. John wants his readers to understand that Jesus' miracles were not ends in themselves, rather they are signs designed to reveal his glory and cause people to put their faith in him. It is faith, not fame, that Jesus is ultimately looking for.
Main Points:
- He Comes With Crisis Faith
- He Departs With Confident Faith
- He Finishes With Confirmed Faith
- He Responds With Contagious Faith