Miracles

The Story Teller · Jun 23, 2005

Miracles

READ: Luke 5:4-11 and John 11:43-44: Various miracles of Jesus
Hebrews 2:4 (CEV) "God himself showed that his message was true by working all kinds of powerful miracles and wonder."

Skepticism, doubt, and disbelief are widely observed in our day. The world has largely lost sight of spiritual values and has become accustomed to acknowledge only that which they can see or feel. Not only this, but the world has also become immersed in the physical realm, which is governed and controlled by the so-called laws of nature, and have usually reached a conclusion that nothing exists which can transcend the material order of things. Hence, miracles are an impossibility.

Dictionary.com defines a miracle as an "...event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and so is held to be supernatural in origin or an act of God." This definition is correct. A true miracle is an act of God. Whatever He does is beyond the realm of man. The laws of nature are nothing more than acts of God that are being accomplished in a quiet way. There can be no laws without a Lawgiver. The laws of nature are secondary causes, while God is the primary agent. He causes the sun to shine, the rain to fall, the grass to grow, and both fruit and grain to ripe. He is the ultimate source of every miracle on earth.

Genesis 18:14 "'I am the LORD! There is nothing too difficult for me.'"
Waiting for a miracle? God's done plenty of them already. There is nothing He can't handle. Ask Him today to help you remember and trust in His unlimited resources.

Faith Lesson: "Jesus looked at them and said, 'With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.'"--Matthew 19:27

In Christ,
Darin Smith

Submitted by Richard

shars09 · Jun 25, 2005

that daily davotions that u put in was verry tuching, i thought it was beautiful and i hope that it tuches alot of others aswell.

The Story Teller · Jun 26, 2005

shars09 said:
that daily davotions that u put in was verry tuching, i thought it was beautiful and i hope that it tuches alot of others aswell.

Hi shars09, I know they help me and if they can help others then posting them is good. By the way, Welcome to the message board. I hope you stay around and enjoy the fellowship here. You'll meet a lot of nice people.

JPPT1974 · Jun 27, 2005

With God all things are possible indeed. May He bless and keep us! :groupray:

The Story Teller · Jun 30, 2005

JPPT1974 said:
With God all things are possible indeed. May He bless and keep us!

Now and forever..

missygirl852000 · Jun 30, 2005

Amen. That was a powewrful Devotion! God is great forever and ever!

The Story Teller · Jun 30, 2005

missygirl852000 said:
Amen. That was a powewrful Devotion! God is great forever and ever!

The One and Only..

rosemoss · Jun 30, 2005

Amen!!!!!!!! :amen:

The Story Teller · Jul 1, 2005

rosemoss said:
Amen!!!!!!!!

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it..

JPPT1974 · Jul 2, 2005

Indeed a very, very powerful story! Thanks my friend!

The Story Teller · Jul 3, 2005

JPPT1974 said:
Indeed a very, very powerful story! Thanks my friend!

If we can't see the small miracles then we'll miss the big ones.

MsNiteLite · Jul 12, 2005

A. Examples of Miracles
***********************

A miracle, according to the Bible, is not just any unusual event, nor would an
event be called a miracle just because God caused it. A miracle is an event that
would be impossible by natural law, but is brought to pass by the supernatural
power of God. Examples are:

Raising the dead (John 11:17-44; Acts 9:36-42).

Walking on water and calming a storm (Matt. 14:22-33; 8:23-27).

Feeding multitudes with a few loaves & fishes and having more food left over
than there was at the beginning (Matt. 14:13-21; 15:32-39).

Instantaneously and completely healing all kinds of diseases such as leprosy,
blindness, deafness, lameness, withered hands, etc. (John 4:46-54; 5:1-9;
9:1-11,30-38; Acts 3:1-20; 4:22; 14:8-10; 5:12-16; 19:11,12; 9:32-35; Mk.
2:1-12, etc.).

B. The Purpose of Miracles
**************************

>>>Read JOHN 5:36. <<<

*16* What did Jesus say His works proved? (a) that the Father sent Him, (b) that
He was a skilled magician, (c) that anybody who loves God can receive miracles.

>>>Read ACTS 14:3. <<<

*17* What purpose was served by the miracles done through Paul? (a) they made
Paul wealthy, (b) they proved the Lord spoke through Paul, (c) they proved
everybody can do miracles, (d) all the preceding.

People need a way to distinguish God's true spokesmen from false ones. This was
the purpose of miracles -- they "confirmed the word" (Mark 16:20). If men could
do works that could occur only by the power of God, people would know God was
working in those men and they would believe the message preached (Heb. 2:3,4;
Acts 2:22; John 20:30,31; 4:48; 2 Cor. 12:12).

C. Evidence that Miracles Occurred
**********************************

Since Jesus and His apostles are not personally in our presence, how can we
today reach a verdict whether or not miracles were really performed? We must
call the witnesses.

1. The Bible contains testimony from many eyewitnesses to confirm that miracles
occurred (John 20:30,31 -- see also the many examples already listed). Remember
that the Bible is historically trustworthy.

2. Even the enemies of the gospel testified that Jesus and His apostles did
miracles.

>>>Read ACTS 4:16 and JOHN 11:47. <<<

*18* Who realized that Jesus and His apostles did miracles? (a) Jewish leaders
and all people in Jerusalem, (b) only Jesus' disciples, (c) only gullible
fanatics.

Whether friend or foe, no one who really saw the works of Jesus and His apostles
could deny that miracles were done. Their testimony becomes evidence on which we
can base our faith (cf. Matt. 12:22-24; Acts 8:5-13; 13:10-13; Ex. 8:17-19; 1
Kings 18:17-39).

Miracles are God's stamp of approval on the teaching of Jesus and the Bible
writers. This witness testifies that there is a God who possesses supernatural
power. Since Bible writers did miracles, they must have been guided by God's
power. And since Jesus did miracles, His claims also must be valid: He was the
Son of God.

The Story Teller · Jul 12, 2005

MsNiteLite said:
A. Examples of Miracles
***********************

A miracle, according to the Bible, is not just any unusual event, nor would an
event be called a miracle just because God caused it. A miracle is an event that
would be impossible by natural law, but is brought to pass by the supernatural
power of God. Examples are:

Raising the dead (John 11:17-44; Acts 9:36-42).

Walking on water and calming a storm (Matt. 14:22-33; 8:23-27).

Feeding multitudes with a few loaves & fishes and having more food left over
than there was at the beginning (Matt. 14:13-21; 15:32-39).

Instantaneously and completely healing all kinds of diseases such as leprosy,
blindness, deafness, lameness, withered hands, etc. (John 4:46-54; 5:1-9;
9:1-11,30-38; Acts 3:1-20; 4:22; 14:8-10; 5:12-16; 19:11,12; 9:32-35; Mk.
2:1-12, etc.).

B. The Purpose of Miracles
**************************

>>>Read JOHN 5:36. <<<

*16* What did Jesus say His works proved? (a) that the Father sent Him, (b) that
He was a skilled magician, (c) that anybody who loves God can receive miracles.

>>>Read ACTS 14:3. <<<

*17* What purpose was served by the miracles done through Paul? (a) they made
Paul wealthy, (b) they proved the Lord spoke through Paul, (c) they proved
everybody can do miracles, (d) all the preceding.

People need a way to distinguish God's true spokesmen from false ones. This was
the purpose of miracles -- they "confirmed the word" (Mark 16:20). If men could
do works that could occur only by the power of God, people would know God was
working in those men and they would believe the message preached (Heb. 2:3,4;
Acts 2:22; John 20:30,31; 4:48; 2 Cor. 12:12).

C. Evidence that Miracles Occurred
**********************************

Since Jesus and His apostles are not personally in our presence, how can we
today reach a verdict whether or not miracles were really performed? We must
call the witnesses.

1. The Bible contains testimony from many eyewitnesses to confirm that miracles
occurred (John 20:30,31 -- see also the many examples already listed). Remember
that the Bible is historically trustworthy.

2. Even the enemies of the gospel testified that Jesus and His apostles did
miracles.

>>>Read ACTS 4:16 and JOHN 11:47. <<<

*18* Who realized that Jesus and His apostles did miracles? (a) Jewish leaders
and all people in Jerusalem, (b) only Jesus' disciples, (c) only gullible
fanatics.

Whether friend or foe, no one who really saw the works of Jesus and His apostles
could deny that miracles were done. Their testimony becomes evidence on which we
can base our faith (cf. Matt. 12:22-24; Acts 8:5-13; 13:10-13; Ex. 8:17-19; 1
Kings 18:17-39).

Miracles are God's stamp of approval on the teaching of Jesus and the Bible
writers. This witness testifies that there is a God who possesses supernatural
power. Since Bible writers did miracles, they must have been guided by God's
power. And since Jesus did miracles, His claims also must be valid: He was the
Son of God.

Thanks for all the wonderful insight..

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