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The miracles of Jesus Christ are a central aspect of His earthly ministry, demonstrating His divine authority and compassion. These supernatural acts are recorded in the Gospels and serve as signs of the Kingdom of God, affirming Jesus' identity as the Messiah and the Son of God. The miracles can be categorized into several types, including healings, exorcisms, control over nature, and resurrection.

Healings

Jesus performed numerous healings, restoring physical health and wholeness to individuals suffering from various ailments. These acts of compassion reveal His power over sickness and His deep concern for human suffering. Notable healing miracles include:

· Healing of the Blind: In John 9:1-7, Jesus heals a man born blind, illustrating His power to bring both physical and spiritual sight. "Having said this, He spit on the ground, made some mud, and applied it to the man’s eyes. Then He told him, 'Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam' (which means Sent). So the man went and washed, and came back seeing" (John 9:6-7).

· Cleansing of Lepers: In Luke 17:11-19, Jesus cleanses ten lepers, highlighting His authority over disease and His willingness to restore those marginalized by society. "And as they went, they were cleansed" (Luke 17:14).

· Healing of the Paralytic: In Mark 2:1-12, Jesus heals a paralytic lowered through the roof, demonstrating His authority to forgive sins. "But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...' He said to the paralytic, 'I tell you, get up, pick up your mat, and go home'" (Mark 2:10-11).

Exorcisms

Jesus' exorcisms reveal His dominion over demonic forces, affirming His role as the deliverer from spiritual bondage. These acts underscore the spiritual warfare present in His ministry:

· The Gerasene Demoniac: In Mark 5:1-20, Jesus casts out a legion of demons from a man, sending them into a herd of pigs. This miracle demonstrates His supreme power over evil spirits. "And He said to them, 'Go!' So they came out and went into the pigs, and the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea and perished in the waters" (Matthew 8:32).

· The Canaanite Woman's Daughter: In Matthew 15:21-28, Jesus heals the demon-possessed daughter of a Canaanite woman, showing His compassion and the inclusivity of His mission. "Then Jesus answered, 'Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.' And her daughter was healed from that very hour" (Matthew 15:28).

Control Over Nature

Jesus' miracles over nature demonstrate His sovereignty over creation, affirming His divine nature and authority:

· Calming the Storm: In Mark 4:35-41, Jesus calms a storm on the Sea of Galilee, revealing His power over the natural elements. "He got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. 'Silence!' He commanded. 'Be still!' And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm" (Mark 4:39).

· Feeding the Five Thousand: In John 6:1-14, Jesus multiplies five loaves and two fish to feed a multitude, illustrating His provision and care. "Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed them to those who were seated, as much as they wanted; and He did the same with the fish" (John 6:11).

Resurrection

The miracles of resurrection performed by Jesus foreshadow His own resurrection and affirm His power over life and death:

· Raising of Lazarus: In John 11:1-44, Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, demonstrating His authority over death and His role as the resurrection and the life. "Jesus called out in a loud voice, 'Lazarus, come out!' The man who had been dead came out with his hands and feet bound in strips of linen, and his face wrapped in a cloth" (John 11:43-44).

· Raising of Jairus' Daughter: In Mark 5:21-43, Jesus raises the daughter of Jairus, a synagogue leader, from the dead, showcasing His compassion and power. "Taking her by the hand, He said, 'Talitha koum!' (which means, 'Little girl, I say to you, get up!')" (Mark 5:41).

The miracles of Jesus are not merely acts of power but are deeply intertwined with His message of salvation, revealing His identity and mission to bring redemption to humanity.

Topical Bible Verses

John 9:1-41
And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth.
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John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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Jeremiah 1:5
Before I formed you in the belly I knew you; and before you came forth out of the womb I sanctified you, and I ordained you a prophet to the nations.
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Isaiah 7:14
Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
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The Miracles of Jesus
The Miracles of Jesus. <. The Miracles of Jesus Karl Beth. Table
of Contents. Title Page. I OUR TASK. II WHAT JESUS SAYS ...
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What Jesus Says of the Meaning of his Miracles
... in the endeavor, of Jesus; it is also the essential preliminary condition for the
effectuation of the love which shows itself in Jesus's miracles of mercy. ...
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Our Lord Jesus Christ Having Wrought in Jud??a Many and Great and ...
... Part I."The Acts of Pilate. Second Greek Form. Chapter 1. Our Lord Jesus Christ
having wrought in Jud??a many and great and extraordinary miracles? ...
/.../unknown/the gospel of nicodemus /chapter 1 our lord jesus.htm

Of the Life and Miracles of Jesus, and Testimonies Concerning Them ...
... the divine institutes. Book IV. Of True Wisdom and Religion. Chap. XV."Of the
Life and Miracles of Jesus, and Testimonies Concerning Them. ...
/.../lactantius/the divine institutes/chap xv of the life and.htm

The Miracles of Jesus
The Miracles of Jesus. <. ... Title Page. The Miracles of Jesus. Edited by. RJ
COOKE, DD. FIRST SERIES.16M0, CLOTH. EACH 40 CENTS, NET. THE VIRGIN BIRTH. ...
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Celsus, Moreover, Unable to Resist the Miracles which Jesus is ...
... Chapter XLVIII. Celsus, moreover, unable to resist the miracles which Jesus
is recorded to have performed? Celsus, moreover, unable ...
/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter xlviii celsus moreover unable.htm

What we Can Say on the Historicity of the Miracles of Jesus
... But when it is to be inferred from this that in reality Jesus did no miracles, that
he refused to perform any miracle, negative criticism is forced to consider ...
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Miracles
... life and of consciousness. But it has nothing to say against the doctrine
of the miracles of Jesus. For this doctrine assumes that ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/chadwick/the gospel of st mark/chapter 1 23 miracles.htm

A Group of Miracles
... Would that all whose physical powers Jesus renews from sickness, might devote their ...
Tidings of the two miracles have quickly gone abroad, and as the sun sets ...
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Our Task
The Miracles of Jesus. <. ... of mystery. The Gospels are filled with the
records of the miracles of Jesus. There the supernatural ...
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