MIRACLES THAT JESUS PERFORMED


I. WHAT IS A MIRACLE?

  1. Something That Occurs That Is Contrary To What Happens In Nature (Naturally) and That Christians Usually Attribute To The Power Of God.
  2. In The N.T. A Miracle Is Also Known As A "Sign," "Wonder," Or "Power."

II. THE PURPOSE OF CHRIST'S MIRACLES

  1. Principally The Miracles Of Jesus Were A Response Of Compassion Upon encountering Human Need. They Show His Person, Character, And His Divine Love.
  2. At The Same Time It Is Evident That Such Miracles Authenticated Jesus' Mission As the Messiah (The Christ). See John 20:30-31.

III. THE MIRACLES OF JESUS MANIFESTED HIS POWER IN FOUR (4) AREAS

  1. Over Sickness And Disease - There Are 17 Physical Healings Mentioned In the 4 Gospels; For Example: The Lame, The Paralytic, The Blind, The Deaf, Etc.
  2. Over The Forces Of Nature - There Are 9 Cases Listed In The Table That Follows. Even In These Cases The Miracles Focused Upon Relieving Human Necessity Rather than Any Attempt To Exalt Himself. Note Mt. 4:1-11 where Jesus Refused To perform Such Miracles That Might Exalt Himself.
  3. Over Satan And Demons - Jesus Showed His Power Over Evil And Demonic Forces that Had Possession Of Human Beings. In The Table There Are 6 Cases Listed.
  4. Over Death - The Three Cases Are:


  • Matthew 9:18-26 - the daughter of Jairus
  • Luke 7:11-15 - the son of a widow
  • John 11:1-14 - the raising of Lazarus

The Following Are Suggestions For Determining If A "Miracle" As Seen Or Claimed
Today Is From God. It Must Be Remembered That At Times Those Serving Powers
Other Than God Can Perform Miracles. See Deuteronomy 13:1-3; 2 Thess. 2:9.

  1. A miracle should be in accordance with God's character as revealed in the Bible.
  2. A miracle should be in agreement with the spiritual truths established in the Bible.
  3. A miracle should have been witnessed by reliable people; witnesses of good character and reputation.

Joseph Khati

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