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Miracles of Jesus

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The standard response is that Jesus performed 37 miracles throughout his life.


I guess the first question may be... what is a miracle?

A miracle is like catching a surprise double rainbow on a gloomy day. It's that unexpected twist in the plot of life that defies all logic and makes you do a double-take. Picture it as the universe's way of saying, "Hold my cosmic soda; I'm about to do something amazing!"


A miracle can be described as a supernatural event or phenomenon that goes beyond the natural laws of science and is believed to be caused by a divine agency. Miracles are often considered acts of God or other spiritual forces, and they are characterized by their extraordinary nature and the suspension or alteration of the usual order of things.


Miracles attributed to Jesus in the Bible encompass various categories, showcasing his extraordinary abilities. From healing the sick to feeding thousands with a handful of loaves and fish, Jesus demonstrated divine power. He even had command over nature, calming storms and walking on water. Miracles, in essence, were like his divine signature moves, illustrating compassion, authority, and a profound connection with the divine.

37 Miracles of Jesus

  1. Changing Water into Wine (John 2:1-11)

  2. Healing the Royal Official's Son (John 4:46-54)

  3. Healing the Paralyzed Man at Bethesda (John 5:1-15)

  4. Feeding the 5,000 (Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:30-44, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:1-15)

  5. Walking on Water (Matthew 14:22-33, Mark 6:45-52, John 6:16-21)

  6. Healing the Blind Man (John 9:1-41)

  7. Feeding the 4,000 (Matthew 15:32-39, Mark 8:1-10)

  8. Healing the Deaf and Mute Man (Mark 7:31-37)

  9. Coin in the Fish's Mouth (Matthew 17:24-27)

  10. Healing the Syrophoenician Woman's Daughter (Matthew 15:21-28, Mark 7:24-30)

  11. Healing the Epileptic Boy (Matthew 17:14-21, Mark 9:14-29, Luke 9:37-43)

  12. Temple Tax in the Fish's Mouth (Matthew 17:24-27)

  13. Healing the Man with Dropsy (Luke 14:1-6)

  14. Healing the Ten Lepers (Luke 17:11-19)

  15. Raising Lazarus from the Dead (John 11:1-44)

  16. Healing the Blind Bartimaeus (Matthew 20:29-34, Mark 10:46-52, Luke 18:35-43)

  17. Cursing the Fig Tree (Matthew 21:18-22, Mark 11:12-14, 20-25)

  18. Healing the Servant's Ear (Luke 22:47-53)

  19. Turning Water into Wine at Cana (John 2:1-11)

  20. Healing the Centurion's Servant (Matthew 8:5-13, Luke 7:1-10)

  21. Raising the Widow's Son at Nain (Luke 7:11-17)

  22. Healing the Woman with the Issue of Blood (Matthew 9:20-22, Mark 5:25-34, Luke 8:43-48)

  23. Raising Jairus' Daughter (Matthew 9:18-26, Mark 5:21-43, Luke 8:40-56)

  24. Healing Two Blind Men (Matthew 9:27-31)

  25. Feeding the 5,000 (Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:30-44, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:1-15)

  26. Walking on Water (Matthew 14:22-33, Mark 6:45-52, John 6:16-21)

  27. Healing the Canaanite Woman's Daughter (Matthew 15:21-28, Mark 7:24-30)

  28. Healing the Deaf and Mute Man (Mark 7:31-37)

  29. Feeding the 4,000 (Matthew 15:32-39, Mark 8:1-10)

  30. Healing the Blind Man (John 9:1-41)

  31. Healing the Epileptic Boy (Matthew 17:14-21, Mark 9:14-29, Luke 9:37-43)

  32. Coin in the Fish's Mouth (Matthew 17:24-27)

  33. Healing the Man Born Blind (John 9:1-41)

  34. Healing the Blind Bartimaeus (Matthew 20:29-34, Mark 10:46-52, Luke 18:35-43)

  35. Healing the Woman with the Issue of Blood (Matthew 9:20-22, Mark 5:25-34, Luke 8:43-48)

  36. Healing the Ten Lepers (Luke 17:11-19)

  37. Healing the Paralyzed Man at Bethesda (John 5:1-15)

Please note that the order and categorization may vary across different traditions and interpretations.

QUESTIONS 

  • Did Jesus have to do miracles to be Jesus? 

  • Are there miracles today? 

  • What is the opposite of a miracle? 

  • What is the difference between a miracle and magic?


Below are Examples of Each Type of Miracle


Healing Miracles: "Jesus said to him, 'Receive your sight; your faith has healed you.' Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, praising God. When all the people saw it, they also praised God." - Luke 18:42-43 (NRSV)


Nature Miracles: "He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, 'Quiet! Be still!' Then the wind died down, and it was completely calm." - Mark 4:39 (NRSV)


Resurrection Miracles: "Jesus called in a loud voice, 'Lazarus, come out!' The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face." - John 11:43-44 (NRSV)


Exorcism Miracles: "And he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick." - Matthew 8:16 (NRSV)


Feeding Miracles: "Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people." - Matthew 14:19 (NRSV)


Restoration Miracles: "He stretched it out, and it was restored." - Matthew 12:13a (NRSV)


Cleansing Miracles: "A man with leprosy came and knelt before him and said, 'Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.' Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. 'I am willing,' he said. 'Be clean!' Immediately he was cleansed of his leprosy." - Matthew 8:2-3 (NRSV)


Control Over Time and Space: "Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, 'Truly you are the Son of God.'" - Matthew 14:33 (NRSV)

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