Consider a second miracle, the healing of the man born blind, recorded in John 9. This miracle shows divine power. But it is also a sign. It signifies what kind of person Jesus is and what he has come to earth to do. Note that it follows chapter 8, where Jesus declared, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12). Just before healing the blind man, Jesus made a similar declaration, “As long as I am