How many of John's eight signs happened before Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection?
Seven of the eight signs recorded in John's Gospel took place before Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection. The remaining eighth sign is found in the final chapter of John and is described as a sign of new beginnings. Thus seven preceded the completed work, while the eighth followed.
Les explains that John's Gospel contains eight signs, and all eight were miracles. Seven of those miracles or signs took place before Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection, which completed all that had to be done. The eighth sign and miracle appears in the last chapter of John and is the sign of new beginnings. He notes this pattern is seen all through Scripture and says he will look at the first seven, then take another look at the eighth.