Topical Bible: Jerusalem: Christ: did Many Miracles In

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Jerusalem, the historic and spiritual heart of Israel, holds a significant place in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. As the city where the Temple stood, Jerusalem was a focal point for Jewish worship and pilgrimage. It is within this sacred city that Jesus performed numerous miracles, demonstrating His divine authority and fulfilling Old Testament prophecies.

Miracles in the Temple Area

One of the most notable miracles performed by Jesus in Jerusalem occurred in the Temple courts. In Matthew 21:14, it is recorded, "The blind and the lame came to Him at the temple, and He healed them." This act of healing not only demonstrated Jesus' compassion but also His authority over physical ailments, affirming His identity as the Messiah.

Healing at the Pool of Bethesda

Another significant miracle took place at the Pool of Bethesda, as recorded in John 5:1-9. Here, Jesus healed a man who had been an invalid for thirty-eight years. Jesus said to him, "Get up, pick up your mat, and walk" (John 5:8). This miracle, performed on the Sabbath, sparked controversy among the Jewish leaders, highlighting the tension between Jesus' ministry and the religious authorities of the time.

Restoration of Sight to the Man Born Blind

In John 9, Jesus performed the miracle of restoring sight to a man who had been blind from birth. This event took place in Jerusalem and is a profound demonstration of Jesus' power over physical and spiritual blindness. Jesus declared, "While I am in the world, I am the light of the world" (John 9:5), emphasizing His role as the bringer of spiritual illumination.

Raising of Lazarus

While the raising of Lazarus occurred in Bethany, a village near Jerusalem, its impact was deeply felt in the city. In John 11:43-44, Jesus called Lazarus out of the tomb, saying, "Lazarus, come out!" This miracle, witnessed by many, led to increased belief in Jesus but also intensified the plot against Him by the religious leaders, as they feared His growing influence.

Triumphal Entry and Cleansing of the Temple

During His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, Jesus was hailed as the Son of David, fulfilling the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9. Following this, He cleansed the Temple, driving out those who were buying and selling, and declaring, "It is written, 'My house will be called a house of prayer,' but you are making it 'a den of robbers'" (Matthew 21:13). This act was a powerful sign of His authority and zeal for true worship.

The Last Supper and the Garden of Gethsemane

In Jerusalem, Jesus shared the Last Supper with His disciples, instituting the Lord's Supper as a new covenant in His blood (Luke 22:19-20). Following this, in the Garden of Gethsemane, He prayed fervently, preparing for His sacrificial death. Though not a miracle in the traditional sense, His submission to the Father's will and His subsequent resurrection are central to His miraculous work in Jerusalem.

Throughout His ministry in Jerusalem, Jesus' miracles served as signs pointing to His divine nature and mission. They fulfilled prophecies, challenged the religious status quo, and offered glimpses of the coming Kingdom of God.

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John 4:45
Then when he was come into Galilee, the Galilaeans received him, having seen all the things that he did at Jerusalem at the feast: for they also went to the feast.
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Of Miracles which were Wrought that the World Might Believe in ...
... It did cease forthwith, through God's mercy ... Now he had received from a friend of
his own some holy earth brought from Jerusalem, where Christ, having been ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 8 of miracles which were.htm

Our Lord Jesus Christ Having Wrought in Jud??a Many and Great and ...
... Hebrews, while Pilate was procurator in Jerusalem, and Annas ... Alexander, Syrus, and
many others, speaking against Christ. ... them in what manner he did away with ...
/.../unknown/the gospel of nicodemus /chapter 1 our lord jesus.htm

John ii. 11
... But on going up to Jerusalem, what did He, a deed ... And therefore Christ spoke to them
in an enigmatical way ... remains, "How was it that the disciples did not know ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily xxiii john ii 11.htm

Whether it was Fitting that Christ Should Work Miracles in the ...
... Therefore it seems that Christ did not work any change ... which occurred at the time
of Christ's passion, was ... clouds were massed together over Jerusalem and the ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether it was fitting that 9.htm

Some Peculiarities of John's Gospel.
... the prophecies of the fall of Jerusalem, probably because ... these words: "Many other
signs truly did Jesus in ... you might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son ...
/.../some peculiarities of johns gospel.htm

The Prophets Bore Witness to Christ and Foretold Many Things ...
... His disciples: [4765] "You shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in ... which Moses
commanded for a testimony to those who did not believe in the Christ. ...
/.../origens commentary on the gospel of john/28 the prophets bore witness.htm

The Old and New Testaments have Many Things in Common -- Far More ...
... in a certain "city": whether this is Jerusalem or Babylon ... Lie." That this is one
of the many names of ... Notice Christ did not say, "Those that Thou gavest Me I ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pink/the antichrist/the old and new testaments.htm

The House of Many Mansions.
... darkness of night had settled down on Jerusalem and Christ ... The source of Christ's
authority, wisdom and power, was ... The Lord did not wish only that they would ...
/.../the new testament commentary vol iii john/the house of many mansions.htm

John xii. 34
... "Why then," saith some one, "did he not say ... turn and live." ( Ezekiel 18:32 , LXX.)
Christ also mourneth over the destruction of Jerusalem, [1926] as ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily lxviii john xii 34.htm

The Sanhedrim in Session.
... This was his last retirement from Jerusalem and he went from ... that this order was
given to intimidate Christ and his ... him to Ephraim and when he did appear they ...
/.../johnson/the new testament commentary vol iii john/the sanhedrim in session.htm