S1:E34 - Responses of Faith as Seen in John 2-4

In this episode, we delve into John chapters 2 through 4—some of the most dramatic and emotionally charged moments in the Gospel. These chapters initiate what scholars call “the book of signs,” a section of John that reveals the divinity of Jesus through both his actions and his words. The episode explores the iconic story of the wedding at Cana, where Jesus turns water into wine—not as an endorsement of drinking, but as a sign that evokes a powerful and unhesitating faith in his disciples.

Through the stories in these chapters, we encounter three distinct responses to Jesus:

• Those with complete faith, like the disciples who, witnessing Jesus' first miracle, believe without hesitation.

• Those with no faith, like the  skeptical Jewish leaders who demand a sign but remain unmoved, unable to see the divinity in front of them.

• Those with a faith in progress, embodied by Nicodemus—a learned man wrestling with doubt and understanding, drawn to Jesus but searching for answers before fully committing.

The episode invites listeners to reflect: Where do they find themselves in these responses? Are they confident in faith, skeptical, or somewhere in between—still seeking, still growing? The teaching draws on the wisdom of John 3:30: “He must increase, but I must decrease.” No matter where one stands, the constant challenge is to move towards magnifying Christ, letting his presence grow in every aspect of life, until praise and glory shift from self to the Savior.