The Purpose of Miracles

“But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name."

—John 20:31

Why did Jesus perform miracles?

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Water into Wine

“This, the first of His signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested His glory. And His disciples believed in Him.”

— John 2:11

Healing the Official’s Son

“Go; your son will live.” The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him and went on his way.

— John 4:50

What do these miracles teach us about the power and authority of Jesus?

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Healing the Leper

“Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. ‘I am willing,’ he said. ‘Be clean!’ Immediately he was cleansed of his leprosy.”

— Matthew 8:3

Healing Peter’s Mother-in-Law

“He touched her hand and the fever left her, and she got up and began to wait on him.”

— Matthew 8:15

What do these miracles show us about Jesus’ compassion and power to heal?

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The Empty Tomb

“He is not here; He has risen, just as He said.”

— Matthew 28:6

Jesus Is the Resurrection

“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.’”

— John 11:25

What does the resurrection show us about Jesus’ power and authority over sin and death, and what does it mean for us?

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