God intends that we see the commandments as a blueprint for shalom. God shows us in the commandments a way to live that thrives and flourishes in his creation.
The power of resurrection we see on Easter shows us that Jesus has conquered sin and death; the power of Jesus to raise Lazarus from the tomb shows us that resurrection extends from Jesus to all his people.
Jesus gives sight to a man who has been blind his whole life. Jesus continues to shine light into lives that have been lost in darkness.
Jesus gives a reminder for his disciples that the creator of heaven and earth is fully capable of bringing his people where he wants them to go.
Jesus uses a lunch break for a hungry crowd to make a connection back to ancient Jewish history and point forward to a new covenant promise.
Jesus provides healing for a man in need, and also demonstrates a new pattern of living as the people of God.
Jesus came full of mercy and compassion for people in need, but also came as the Messiah so that people in need would have faith and believe in him.
The first miracle of Jesus at Cana provides the first sign Jesus gives to redefine people’s expectation of the Messiah.
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