miraculous fruit and be part of the reapers who bring these souls to the eternal harvest. The healing story of 4:43–54 demonstrates several things, primarily Jesus as Savior and healer of the world. Miracles in John are “signs” because they signify who Jesus is and center on Christ more than on the supernatural healing. This story culminates the movement of the opening stages of Jesus’ public ministry with the salvation of the royal official and his entire family. John’s interest is in the conversion