Jesus Christ performed supernatural acts to reveal and confirm his Messianic credentials and the coming of God’s kingdom. These miracles were an integral part of his ministry.
Examples of the kind of miracles Jesus Christ performed
Authority over natural forces Mt 8:27 Mk 4:41 Lk 8:25 Also see: Mt 14:19-20 Mk 6:41-43 Lk 9:16-17 Jn 6:11-13 the feeding of 5,000; Mt 14:25 Mk 6:48 Jn 6:19 Jesus Christ walks on water; Mt 17:27; Lk 5:4,6; Jn 2:9 Jesus Christ turns water into wine.
Healing the sick Mt 4:24 Also see: Mt 8:13 Lk 7:10; Mt 8:15 Mk 1:31 Lk 4:39 Simon’s mother-in-law; Mt 9:22 Mk 5:29 Lk 8:44 the woman with the issue of blood; Mt 9:29-30; 12:13 Mk 3:5 Lk 6:10 the man with a shriveled hand; Mk 7:35; Lk 17:14; Jn 4:52-53; 5:8-9; 9:6-7
Casting out demons Mk 1:34 Mt 8:16 pp Lk 4:41 Also see: Mt 9:33; 12:22 Lk 11:14; Mt 17:18 Mk 9:25-26 Lk 9:42
Raising the dead Lk 7:14-15 Also see: Mt 9:25 Mk 5:41-42 Lk 8:54-55; Jn 11:43-44
The purpose of Jesus Christ’s miracles
To bring healing and wholeness Lk 8:35 Also see: Mt 15:28; Lk 17:14-15; Jn 9:38
To reveal God’s kingdom Mt 12:28 Lk 11:20 Also see: Mt 11:4-5 Lk 7:22
To fulfil God’s word Mt 8:16-17 Also see: Isa 53:4; Mt 12:15-17; Lk 4:18-19; Isa 61:1-2; Lk 4:21
To bring glory to God Jn 11:4 Also see: Mt 15:31; Jn 2:11
To show Jesus to be the Messiah Ac 2:22 Also see: Mt 11:3-5 Lk 7:19-22; Jn 5:36; 10:25,37-38; 11:42
Varying responses to Jesus Christ’s miracles
Terror and fear Mk 4:41 Lk 8:25 Also see: Mt 8:34; Mk 5:15 Lk 8:35
Say this prayer to be saved or to renew your relationship with God: Father in heaven, Thank you for sending your Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross for the forgiveness of my sins. Lord Jesus, please forgive me for all of my sins. Come into my heart, and be my Lord and Savior. Please, help me live for you and fill me with your Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
