The Seven Signs (Continued)

Overview

For centuries, Bible scholars have noted what they call the “Seven Signs” in John’s Gospel. The signs begin with a wedding and end with a funeral. Did you know that there is an actual branch of theology called semiotics – the study of signs? In the Bible, signs are often miraculous, but not always. The purpose of biblical signs is much like the purpose of road signs today – to point people in the right direction. In this sense, the signs in John’s Gospel were meant to point the way to Christ’s special message for humanity.