After telling his disciples that they should love one another, Jesus began preparing them in John 15:18-16:11 to be hated by the world. Even so, he sent them out to be witnesses for him, but not on their own. He also promised to send the Holy Spirit to be the witness who would convince the world about the truth of the gospel.
The feast was over. The water and light show has dazzled the crowds. Jesus had offered living water to quench our thirst and added...
God has always been with his people, in various ways and temporarily in Old Testament times and later and permanently in human flesh.
Two stories combine to show how Jesus has power to make people whole again and to call us to believe his words.