What other scriptures highlight the abundance of Jesus' miracles and teachings? Starting Point: John 21:25—A Hint at Overflow “There are many more things that Jesus did. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that not even the world itself would have space for the books that would be written.” Snapshot Passages That Echo “More Than We Can Record” • John 20:30-31 – “Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book…” • Acts 10:38 – “He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil…” • Luke 24:19 – “…Jesus of Nazareth… a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people.” Gospel Summaries of Mass Healing • Matthew 4:23-24 – Jesus “healing every disease and sickness among the people.” • Matthew 12:15 – “Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them all.” • Mark 6:56 – “All who touched Him were healed.” • Luke 4:40 – “He laid His hands on each one of them and healed them.” • Luke 6:17-19 – “Power was coming from Him and healing them all.” • Mark 1:32-34 – “The whole town gathered… and He healed many who were afflicted with various diseases.” Crowds Acknowledged the Sheer Volume of Signs • John 7:31 – “When the Christ comes, will He perform more signs than this man?” • Luke 9:11 – “He welcomed them… and He healed those who needed healing.” Relentless, Daily Teaching Ministry • Mark 6:34 – “He began teaching them many things.” • Mark 4:33-34 – “With many such parables Jesus spoke the word to them…” • Luke 19:47 – “Every day Jesus was teaching at the temple.” • John 18:20 – “I always taught in the synagogues and in the temple…” • Luke 4:15 – “He taught in their synagogues, and everyone praised Him.” Key Themes to Notice • The Gospels often condense days of ministry into a single sweeping sentence—“He healed them all.” • Both miracles and teachings are presented as continual: “every disease,” “every day,” “many things,” “many other signs.” • Eyewitnesses marvelled that no Messiah could surpass the works already seen (John 7:31). • The early church summarized Jesus’ earthly life the same way—power in word and deed (Acts 10:38; Luke 24:19). Why It Matters The Spirit-breathed record we possess is only a sampling; yet even this sample fills hearts, libraries, and lifetimes. John 21:25 invites confident faith: if the written portion is this rich, how much more was experienced by those who walked with Him—and how much more is still being accomplished by the risen Lord today. |
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