Miracles And Jesus Series

Transition Video: Jesus heals and delivers people – the 7 scenes are from The Chosen! 11:15 minutes (Power point 1)

• Mary Magdalene Called and delivered from 7 demons - Luke 8:2

• The Leper Healed and cleansed - Mark 1:40-45

• The Lame man healed and forgiven lowered thru roof- Matthew 9:1-8

• Peter’s Mother-in-law healed - Matthew 8:14-15

• Crippled man at the Pool of Bethsaida healed – John 5:1-15

• Healing withered hand in synagogue on Sabbath – Matthew 12:9-14

• Women with issue of blood touches Jesus’ garment and healed – Matthew 9:20-22; Mark 5:25-34; Luke 8:43-48

The Miracles of Jesus (Power point 2)

Thesis: Jesus performed miracles for all types of people – including the outlaw, the outcast and the outsiders. He had no respect of a person’s background, ethnicity, finances, work position, or social class – He did these miracles to show God accepts all people at His table! He loves all people and He is willing to perform miracles for everyone! He also did miracles to show that the Kingdom of Heaven had come to earth and that He had power over the consequences of the Fall.

Jesus performed miracles—such as healing the sick, multiplying food, and raising the dead—to demonstrate His authority, His divinity, His compassion, His love and the arrival of God's Kingdom for all people.

Introduction to the Miracles of Jesus: (Power point 3)

Today we will be exploring the extraordinary acts of Jesus and their spiritual significance in the Gospels!

There are about 40 recorded miracles in the Gospels! See handout!

Challenge: Over the next few weeks during Easter Season we will be exploring the miracles of Jesus each service and at the end of service praying for people to receive a miracle – please consider inviting people out who need a miracle – we are praying for miracles to happen!

Miracles of Jesus and Their Significance – the cultural context of the day!

Purpose:

• Miracles were not just wonders, but "signs" intended to validate Jesus as the promised Messiah and to reveal his glory. To reveal his divine identity. To fulfill prophecy of Scripture. To reveal Jesus as God in the flesh!

Compassion and Authority:

• Jesus performed miracles to alleviate human suffering and to demonstrate authority over sickness, nature, and death (e.g., raising Lazarus, calming the storm, Healing the women with the issue of blood all pointed to His identity).

The Greatest Miracle:

• Some theological perspectives highlight that the "greatest miracle" is regeneration of people’s hearts — yes softening hard hearts to see and accept the truth—these transformations signify Jesus’ power to forgive sins and set people free. What do you think of Jesus?

Key Perspectives

Divine vs. Human Power: The Bible promotes that while people seek miracles, it is essential to remember that Jesus is the worker of miracles, performing them through his Word rather than thru human efforts. For example, I don’t have the power to heal people its Jesus’ power released through the Holy Spirit that people are healed! It’s a divine act not a human endeavor! I know many claim they have the power to heal but that power comes from the Holy Spirit. We need to give credit to the One who actually does the miracles!

Emphasizing Transformation: Jesus did miracles to draw people to Him to open their eyes of how they needed to be transformed – saved – Nicodemus was a prime example of this methodology of Jesus working!

T.S. - We are fast approaching Holy Week – Easter week – Passion week and I believe Jesus still wants to heal people today and, in this time, to show who He is! I believe we need to ask people if they want to get healed and then invite them out to church this season to be prayed for!

Why should we asl people to come ---Illustration:

MC510, Class – called "Signs, Wonders, and Church Growth", was a controversial, highly popular 1980s Fuller Theological Seminary course taught by John Wimber. It focused on the theology and practice of healing, exorcism, and supernatural signs as vital to Christian ministry. The course featured "clinic times" for hands-on, practical application – in these times of practice many people got healed, delivered and introduced to the resurrected Jesus.

Key Aspects of MC510 and Healing:

Focus: The course taught that healing was not just historical, but a present-day mandate for believers, integral to "power evangelism".

Controversy: It gained notoriety for focusing on miraculous healing and exorcism within an academic setting, leading to faculty debate over its place in the curriculum.

Teacher: John Wimber, a founder of the Vineyard movement, brought practical experience in healing ministry to the seminary classroom. He was invited to share as he too was a part of the “Jesus Movement” in the late 60’s and 70’s!