This theological and terminological recasting, I believe, is anything but coincidental; in all probability, it is deliberate and gives us a fascinating glimpse into John’s thought. John’s seminal insight is that Jesus’ miracles are not primarily a display of his power but a demonstration of his messianic identity. In other words, people may have marveled at Jesus’ dazzling ability to transform water into wine or to raise a man who had been in the tomb for four days and was already exuding a strong