The answer is: Nature and creation

John 5:31-47

In John 5:31-47, the evangelist underscores the strong supportive testimonies that affirm Jesus’ divine identity. He references the works of Jesus, John the Baptist, and the Scriptures, painting a vivid portrait of a unified testimony. Think of it as a symphony of voices all pointing to the same truth, reinforcing the claim that Jesus is indeed more than just a prophet; He is the Son of God.

This naturally invites curiosity about nature and creation. In many religious texts, nature is often viewed as a testament to the Creator and the creation—the starry skies and mighty oceans are seen as echoes of divine glory. While John does not include nature as a formal witness here, it certainly plays a significant role in illustrating the magnitude and creativity of God’s hand. For instance, Romans 1:20 suggests that God’s invisible qualities, namely His eternal power and divine nature, can be understood through what has been made.

Moreover, if we dig into the depths of biblical trivia, we can note that in Genesis, God speaks creation into existence with a celestial authority. This act itself aligns perfectly with later revelations of Jesus, evoking thoughts of how the themes of birth and birthplace are punctuated throughout scripture. Just as creation unfolds in the initial chapters of the Bible, the witness-bearing next unfolds in the life and mission of Jesus, signalling an intended harmony throughout the narrative of scripture. So while nature itself doesn’t explicitly testify as recorded in John, all of creation indirectly screams out the message through its beauty and complexity.