Samuel 16:1-13
John 9:1-41
Lent 4 30th March 2014 Year A
As I have said John’s Gospel is far different from those other three we call the synoptics. While for Matthew, Mark and Luke miracles as ‘powers’ and ‘wonders’ are evidence in themselves as to whom Jesus is, in John’s gospel miracles of themselves do not tell us much but rather act as ‘signs’ (the word John uses) in order to point to something deeper. Thus it is in this story that the actual miracle is dealt with in just two verses, while its significance is surveyed in the other 39 verses.
John 9:1-41
Lent 4 30th March 2014 Year A
As I have said John’s Gospel is far different from those other three we call the synoptics. While for Matthew, Mark and Luke miracles as ‘powers’ and ‘wonders’ are evidence in themselves as to whom Jesus is, in John’s gospel miracles of themselves do not tell us much but rather act as ‘signs’ (the word John uses) in order to point to something deeper. Thus it is in this story that the actual miracle is dealt with in just two verses, while its significance is surveyed in the other 39 verses.