Interesting Facts

Total: 34 specic miracles 15 additional texts allude to Jesus miraculous, generally Synoptics share 11 miracles
Gospel of John (miracles = s!meia or signs)

Number of miracles:

The Miracles of Jesus

Only 2-3 Johannine miracles paralleled in the Synoptics Feeding of 5,000

Synoptics (miracles = dynameis or powerful deeds)

Matthew: 21 Mark: 18 Luke: 21 John: 7

Faith A Prerequisite to Receiving Miraculous Intervention

Mt 8:13 Then Jesus said to the centurion, Go your way; and as you have believed, so let it be done for you. And his servant was healed that same hour. Mt 9:22 But Jesus turned around, and when He saw her He said, Be of good cheer, daughter; your faith has made you well. And the woman was made well from that hour. Mt 9:28-29 And when He had come into the house, the blind men came to Him. And Jesus said to them, Do you believe that I am able to do this? They said to Him, Yes, Lord. Matt. 9:29 (NKJV) Then He touched their eyes, saying, According to your faith let it be to you.; 17:19-20 Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, Why could we not cast it out? So Jesus said to them, Because of your unbelief.

Faith A Prerequisite to Receiving Miraculous Intervention

Mk 2:5 When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, Son, your sins are forgiven you. Mk 9:23-24 Jesus said to him, If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes. Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help my unbelief ! Jn 4:50-51 Jesus said to him, Go your way; your son lives. So the man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him, and he went his way. And as he was now going down, his servants met him and told him, saying, Your son lives! Jn 11:40 Jesus said to her, Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?

WHAT IS IT ABOUT FAITH?

FAITH + STRUGGLE = MIRACLE

Faith + Struggle = Miracle

Healing of the Noblemans Son John 4:46-51
So Jesus came again to Cana of Galilee where He had made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman whose son was sick at Capernaum. When he heard that Jesus had come out of Judea into Galilee, he went to Him and implored Him to come down and heal his son, for he was at the point of death. Then Jesus said to him, Unless [you] see signs and wonders, you will by no means believe. The nobleman said to Him, Sir, come down before my child dies! Jesus said to him, Go your way; your son lives. So the man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him, and he went his way. And as he was now going down, his servants met him and told him, saying, Your son lives!

Speaking of the Nobleman (DA 198):

. . . He desired, not only to heal the child, but to make the ofcer and his household sharers in the blessings of salvation, and to kindle a light in Capernaum, which was so soon to be the eld of His own labors. But the nobleman must REALIZE HIS NEED before he would desire the grace of Christ. This courtier represented many of his nation. They were interested in Jesus from selsh motives. They hoped to receive some special benet through His power, and they staked their faith on the granting of this temporal favor; but they were ignorant as to their spiritual disease, and saw not their need of divine grace. Like a ash of light, the Saviour's words to the nobleman laid bare his heart. He saw that his motives in seeking Jesus were selsh. His vacillating faith appeared to him in its true character. In deep distress he realized that his doubt might cost the life of his son. He knew that he was in the presence of One who could read the thoughts, and to whom all things were possible. In an agony of supplication he cried, "Sir, come down ere my child die." His faith took hold upon Christ as did Jacob, when, wrestling with the Angel, he cried, "I will not let Thee go, except Thou bless me." Gen. 32:26.

Faith + Struggle = Miracle

Canaanite Woman (Mt 15:21-28)
Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon-possessed. But He answered her not a word. And His disciples came and urged Him, saying, Send her away, for she cries out after us. But He answered and said, I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Then she came and worshiped Him, saying, Lord, help me! But He answered and said, It is not good to take the childrens bread and throw it to the little dogs. And she said, Yes, Lord, yet even the little dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters table. Then Jesus answered and said to her, O woman, great is your faith! Let it be to you as you desire. And her daughter was healed from that very hour.

Faith + Struggle = Miracle

Other Examples: Zacchaeus (Lk 19:1-9) father & demonpossessed boy:
Mk 9:22-24 If You can do anything, have compassion on us and help us. Jesus said to him, If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes. Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help my unbelief !

blind Bartimaeus
Mk 10:47-48 . . . he began to cry out and say, Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! Then many warned him to be quiet; but he cried out all the more, Son of David, have mercy on me!

Can you think of any others?

Calming the Storm

Mark 4:35-41 On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, Let us cross over to the other side. Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already lling. But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke Him and said to Him, Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing? Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, Peace, be still! And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. But He said to them, Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith? And they feared exceedingly, and said to one another, Who can this be, that even the wind and the sea obey Him!

TWO MIRACLES

The Centurion
Mt 8:5-13 Lk 7:1-10
And a certain centurions servant, who was dear to him, was sick and ready to die. 3 So when he heard about Jesus, he sent elders of the Jews to Him, pleading with Him to come and heal his servant. And when they came to Jesus, they begged Him earnestly, saying that the one for whom He should do this was deserving, for he loves our nation, and has built us a synagogue. Then Jesus went with them. And when He was already not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to Him, saying to Him, Lord, do not trouble Yourself, for I am not worthy that You should enter under my roof. Therefore I did not even think myself worthy to come to You. But say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I also am a man placed under authority, having soldiers under me. And I say to one, Go, and he goes; and to another, Come, and he comes; and to my servant, Do this, and he does it. When Jesus heard these things, He marveled at him, and turned around and said to the crowd that followed Him, I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel! And those who were sent, returning to the house, found the servant well who had been sick.

What is the signicance of Jesus question to His disciples: Why are you afraid?

Now when Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, pleading with Him, 6 saying, Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, dreadfully tormented. And Jesus said to him, I will come and heal him. The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that You should come under my roof. But only speak a word, and my servant will be healed. For I also am a man under authority, having soldiers under me. And I say to this one, Go, and he goes; and to another, Come, and he comes; and to my servant, Do this, and he does it. When Jesus heard it, He marveled, and said to those who followed, Assuredly, I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel! . . . Then Jesus said to the centurion, Go your way; and as you have believed, so let it be done for you. And his servant was healed that same hour.

What caused Jesus to marvel & exclaim: I have not found such great faith!