Strange Things
’And they were all amazed, and they glorified God and were filled with fear, saying, “We have seen strange things today!”’
Luke 5:26
‘The area of growth seems to be churches that take the supernatural seriously…that take angels and signs from God and miracles seriously. I don't understand why anyone would be interested in a Christianity that isn’t taking this stuff seriously.’
Tom Holland
‘Christians believe in the virgin birth of Jesus. Materialists believe in the virgin birth of the cosmos. Choose your miracle.’
Glen Scrivener
There’s an amazing story in the bible of a man being healed when his friends carry him to Jesus on mat. It’s a dramatic story of hope and power.
After the miracle, one of the gospel-writers describes the response of the people who were watching - ‘We have seen strange things today!’ (Luke 5:26) They were stunned!
What do you make of miracles? Do they think they still happen? What about when they don’t? And what is the point?
Join us for a 7-week series based in the Gospel of John, which was written by one of the earliest eyewitnesses of Jesus’ life. In an age where we are hungry for the extraordinary, join us to explore some very strange things indeed. Signs that might just change your life today.
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“We have seen strange things today.” That’s how people described the works of Jesus - paradoxa: unexpected, unexplainable, beyond what should be.
In John 9, we see a miracle that breaks all the rules - no formula, no clear pattern, and a mix of joy and scepticism in response.
But here’s the question: what if those ‘strange’ things didn’t stop back then? Are those moments confined to the past…or could they still break into our lives today?
Bible passage: John 9:1-11, 35-38
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Unanswered Prayer & Deep Longing - John 11 begins with a heartfelt request, but Jesus does not respond as expected. This illustrates the huge tension between faith and silence. In a sense, unanswered prayer exposes our longing for eternity.
Expectations vs. Reality - everyone assumed Jesus would heal Lazarus before death, but instead, he arrives four days late. Hope appears gone. Grief is raw and honest. Waiting is hard.
No need for Technique & Formula - there is no method, strategy, or spiritual performance that brings the miracle. This passage dismantles the idea that outcomes can be controlled. Trust shifts from "how" to "who." Grace, not technique, is central.
Freedom from death is the ultimate miracle.
Key truth: Jesus is the ultimate miracle-worker. He just doesn't guarantee how or when.
Bible passage: John 11:1-3,6,17, 21-27, 38-44
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John doesn’t just call them miracles, he calls them ‘signs’. Moments that are strange, unexpected, and not quite what they first appear to be.
In John 9, a remarkable event unfolds, but the deeper meaning isn’t obvious to everyone who sees it. Some are amazed, some are sceptical, and some miss it entirely.
Because sometimes, the most important part isn’t just what happens… but what it might be pointing to.
Bible passage: John 20:28-31
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“Miracles aren’t always what we expect. Sometimes dramatic, sometimes quiet - but often confusing, even unsettling. In John 9, what unfolds sparks wonder in some, resistance in others, and leaves many trying to make sense of it.
Because these moments don’t just sit neatly in our categories. They challenge, disrupt, and linger.
And maybe that’s the point… that what seems strange at first might be more powerful - and more personal - than we realise.”
Bible passage: John 2:1-11
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Doubt gets a bad reputation. But in John 20, we meet someone who asks honest questions - and ends up somewhere unexpected.
This isn’t a story about having all the answers, or ignoring the hard questions. It’s about what happens when doubt is met, not dismissed.
Because sometimes, the difference isn’t between doubt and faith… but in what we choose to do with our questions.Bible passage: John 20:24-29
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Some miracles don’t look like miracles at all. No crowds, no spectacle - just a quiet, unexpected moment that’s easy to miss.
In John 13, Jesus does something surprising. Not dramatic, not distant - but deeply personal. And it raises a question about what we think a miracle really is.
Because sometimes, the most extraordinary things aren’t the ones that draw attention… but the ones that come close, and change how we see everything.
Bible passage: John 13:1-17
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A problem too big to solve. Not enough to go around. And a question hanging in the air - what now?
In John 6, the disciples are faced with an impossible situation. But what seems like a lack might not be the real issue after all. Because what follows isn’t just about provision - it’s about trust.
And as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that what’s happening points far beyond the moment itself… revealing something unexpected about who Jesus really is.Bible passage: John 6:1-5
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