What does the eighth sign in John's Gospel picture?
The eighth sign in John's Gospel pictures Israel coming back into the kingdom. Eight signifies new beginnings, and this sign shows that every Jew destined for the kingdom will be there. God will not lose one of them, just as Peter lost none of the 153 fish.
Les explains that the eighth sign in John's Gospel follows the account of the disciples fishing all night and catching nothing. Jesus stood on the shore and told them to cast the net on the other side, and their net became full yet did not break. Eight is always the sign of new beginnings. Les teaches this pictures Israel coming back into the kingdom, where every Jew who is supposed to be in the kingdom will be there, and God will not lose a one of them, just as Peter lost none of the 153 fish. Jesus already had fish in the pan waiting for breakfast, told them to come and dine, and this was the third time He showed Himself to His disciples after His resurrection.