What do miracles really mean—and what do they reveal about the heart of God?
In Seven Miracles: Signs of Life in the Gospel of John, a team of United Methodist pastors and leaders invite you on a Lenten journey through the seven miraculous signs of Jesus found in John’s Gospel. More than extraordinary events, these miracles serve as sacred signposts, pointing to the abundant life—zóé—that God offers through Christ.
From water turned to wine in Cana, to the raising of Lazarus, each chapter explores a different miracle and its significance for our lives today. Along the way, the authors wrestle with honest questions about suffering, healing, and faith, while helping readers discover that miracles are not only about divine intervention in desperate moments—they are windows into God’s identity, God’s kingdom, and God’s invitation to us.
Designed for both personal devotion and group study, this resource includes daily reflections, discussion questions, and a full leader’s guide and group study section in the back of the book. These added tools make Seven Miracles especially valuable for Sunday school classes, small groups, and congregations seeking to journey together through the season of Lent.
As you walk through this season of Lent, prepare to be challenged, comforted, and transformed by the signs of life that still speak today. Step into the story. See the signs. And find life in His name.
All royalties from this book are being donated to Helping Children Worldwide, a global mission focused on strengthening families and providing access to health care and education in Sierra Leone and beyond.
What Readers are saying about Seven Miracles:
Jesus's miracles have meanings that extend far beyond the people they first impacted. Seven Miracles is a study for Lent that examines miracles in the Gospel of John through multiple contributors' varied and diverse perspectives. This collaborative study offers the opportunity to discover meaning in the miracles for our lives today.
Bishop Tom Berlin
The Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church
As I read this crisp, insightful, and well-written Lenten guide, I felt deeply grateful for three reasons. First, I am grateful that a church pastoral team came together to offer their reflections on the seven miracle stories in the Fourth Gospel. There's something about a team approach that feels so right. Second, I am grateful that this book is available for churches everywhere, so members can go on a Lenten journey together. And third, I am grateful for how this book warmed my heart and invited me to cherish and live my faith more deeply.
Brian D. McLaren
Author of Faith After Doubt
I am grateful to the staff at Floris UMC, who worked together to craft a rich resource to support congregations on the Lenten journey. With clarity, depth, and real-life reflections, they guide us through the seven signs of Jesus in John's Gospel and invite us to read these stories through the lens of our own lives. As a pastor, I am always grateful for resources like this one, created by faithful congregations doing the work of the kingdom and willing to share the journey with others.
Rev. Carol Cavin-Dillon
Senior Pastor, West End United Methodist Church, Nashville, Tennessee
Lent can be a season for transformation, growth, and inspiration for a congregation. However, churches need a guide to introduce this ancient season to people in a fresh way. Seven Miracles is that guide. Through studying the miracles of Jesus through the Gospel of John, people are offered hope, and churches can be reminded of the miraculous ways that Christ is still at work today.
Rev. Matt Miofsky
Author of Let Go and The Methodist Book of Daily Prayer
