parables and no exorcisms. By dropping the geographical-chronological structure of the Synoptic Gospels, John has the freedom to shape his account in a very different way. Consequently, the structure of John’s Gospel is unique. This also reflects the fact that much of his content has no parallels in the Synoptic Gospels. John’s Gospel falls into two halves. The first half of the Gospel is dominated by two features. First, John draws attention to seven signs (or miracles). These go from the changing