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The Miracles In John
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2025 (message contributor)
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1. Introduction Lesson 1
Contributed on Aug 8, 2025
The Eight Miracles in John
1. Why are there four gospels? To tell a complete story of Jesus. 2. Why does Mark have the most miracles? To show a powerful servant. 3. Why does John have the fewest miracles? Each has an explanation. 4. John is a Jewish mystic who uses “7” in his writings. There are “7” miracles in John plus ...read more
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2. John 2:1-11 Lesson 2
Contributed on Aug 8, 2025
Jesus showed evangelism and education begins with home and family.
1. When did the miracles happen? On the seventh day. Day 1: “The Pharisees question John the Baptist” (1:19-28). Day 2: “The next day John saw Jesus coming” (1:29). Day 3: “The next day John stood with two of his disciples” (1:35). Day 4: “The day following ... Jesus found Philip” (1:43). Day ...read more
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3. Healing The Nobleman's Son Lesson 3
Contributed on Aug 8, 2025
First miracle in Cana.
A. BACKGROUND: JOHN 4:46-54 1. Spring time. Jesus is returning from Jerusalem and the Passover (2:13). 2. Did miracles in Jerusalem. “When He (Jesus) was in Jerusalem at the Passover . . . they saw the miracles which He did” (2:23). 3. Ministry to the woman at the well. “The woman then left ...read more
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4. Healing A Crippled Man At Bethesda Lesson 4
Contributed on Aug 8, 2025
Why does God not heal everyone?
A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 5:1-18 1. Springtime and Passover. “There was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up” (John 5:1). 2. John’s purpose is belief. John doesn’t include 50 weeks of Jesus’ life to include events to motivate belief. “These things (signs) are written that ye might believe” ...read more
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5. Feeding The 5000 Lesson 5
Contributed on Aug 8, 2025
What is known about Jesus? He uses that which is available.
A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 6:1-14 1. When did this miracle occur? Spring time. “The Passover, a feast for the Jews, was near” (v. 4). 2. Who was involved? Mostly men. “Three times a year all your males shall appear before the Lord your God . . . at the feast of the unleavened bread” (Deut. ...read more
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6. Calming The Storm Lesson 6
Contributed on Aug 8, 2025
Jesus gives us courage in the storm before the circumstances are changed.
“Therefore when Jesus perceived that they were about to come and take Him by force to make Him king, He departed again to the mountain by Himself alone. Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, got into the boat, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was already dark, and ...read more
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7. The Man Born Blind Lesson 7
Contributed on Aug 8, 2025
Why people get sick.
A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 9 1. Where did the action take place? Temple entrance. “As Jesus passed by” (9:1). a. Blind could not enter the Temple. b. Normally begged. 2. What was the background? Crisis. “They (the Jews) took up stones to cast at him” (8:59). Aorist active subjunctive, i.e., ...read more
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8. Raising Lazarus From The Grave Lesson 8
Contributed on Aug 8, 2025
Jesus weeps with us.
1. When did this miracle occur? Winter after Purim, December (John 10:22) and before Passover (John 11:55). 2. Where did the miracle occur? Bethany, east of Jerusalem (11:1). 3. Why does Jesus wait? “When He (Jesus) had heard . . . He abode two days in the same place” (11:6). a. Our agendas are ...read more
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9. Miracles Of The 153 Fish Lesson 9
Contributed on Aug 8, 2025
This is one miracle in the count of 37 (8 in John).
1. Where did the miracle take place? Near Tiberias (John 6:1). 2. Name all the disciples in verse 2 (Peter, Thomas the Twin, Nathanael, James, John, Andrew and Philip (John 1:40, 43-44). 3. Why did Peter say, “I go a fishing?” Note the four possible answers: a. Peter was the ring leader. b. He was ...read more