Which New Testament passages emphasize recognizing God's works like Isaiah 33:13? Recognizing God’s Works in Isaiah 33:13 “Hear, you who are far away, what I have done; you who are near, acknowledge My might.” The prophet calls both “far” and “near” to pay attention to what the Lord has done. The New Testament picks up that exact theme—inviting everyone to see, celebrate, and spread the news of God’s mighty acts. Jesus Invites Everyone to See the Father’s Works • John 5:36 — “The works the Father has given Me to accomplish—the very works I am doing—testify about Me.” • John 10:37-38 — “If I do them, even if you do not believe Me, believe the works, so that you may know and understand that the Father is in Me and I in the Father.” • John 14:11 — “Believe Me…or at least believe on account of the works themselves.” • Matthew 11:4-6 — “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: The blind receive sight… the gospel is preached to the poor.” • Luke 19:37-40 — Disciples praise God “for all the miracles they had seen”; Jesus says, “If they remain silent, the very stones will cry out.” • Mark 5:19 / Luke 8:39 — “Tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how He has had mercy on you.” Acts: The Early Church Declares God’s Mighty Deeds • Acts 2:11 — “We hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!” • Acts 2:22 — Jesus was “accredited by God…by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him.” • Acts 4:14-16 — A healed man stands before the council; “a remarkable miracle has occurred…and we cannot deny it.” • Acts 10:38 — Jesus “went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.” • Acts 14:17 — “He has not left Himself without testimony…He fills your hearts with food and gladness.” • Acts 15:12 — Paul and Barnabas describe “the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles.” Epistles: Apostolic Teaching on Perceiving God’s Power • Romans 1:20 — God’s “invisible qualities…have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship.” • Ephesians 1:18-19 — “The eyes of your heart” enlightened to know “the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe.” • Ephesians 3:20-21 — He “is able to do so much more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us.” • 2 Corinthians 4:6 — God “made His light shine in our hearts” to reveal “the knowledge of the glory of God.” • Hebrews 2:3-4 — Salvation “affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit.” • 1 Peter 2:9 — We are chosen “to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” • James 1:17 — “Every good and perfect gift is from above.” Putting It All Together From Jesus’ own testimony to the preaching of the apostles and the teaching of the epistles, the New Testament consistently urges believers to: • Notice what God is doing. • Acknowledge His power openly. • Tell others so those “far and near” can hear and respond. The call of Isaiah 33:13 echoes through every page—see His works, celebrate His might, and make His deeds known. |
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