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•Miracle stories are used within the New Testament to make theological points. Mark uses miracles to make the point that Jesus is the Son of God; Mathew uses miracle stories to show that Jesus it not only a teacher, but also a miracle worker.
•Miracle stories are used within the New Testament to make theological points. Mark uses miracles to make the point that Jesus is the Son of God; Mathew uses miracle stories to show that Jesus it not only a teacher, but also a miracle worker.
•Luke uses the miracle stories with the work of the Spirit and John uses the miracle stories to reveal Jesus’s true identity.
•Luke uses the miracle stories with the work of the Spirit and John uses the miracle stories to reveal Jesus’s true identity.
•The writers of the Gospels uses the miracle stories in light of their experiences of the risen Jesus and within the religious traditions of 1st century Judaism. The story of Jesus feeding the 5000 is similar to the miracle that Moses prayed for God to feed the hungry in the desert. The New Testament miracle is showing that Jesus is greater than Moses.
•The writers of the Gospels uses the miracle stories in light of their experiences of the risen Jesus and within the religious traditions of 1st century Judaism. The story of Jesus feeding the 5000 is similar to the miracle that Moses prayed for God to feed the hungry in the desert. The New Testament miracle is showing that Jesus is greater than Moses.
Understanding Religion 9 Peta Goldburg 2015 Cambridge University Press
Miracles Teacher background and commentary
Miracles Teacher background and commentary
Miracles of Jesus in the 4 Gospels Andrew Hamilton
p. 151-153, 10 teaching strategies about Miracles p.154 Presenting the New Testament - a Manual of Teaching Activities, commentary and black line masters Maurice Ryan
Miracles
Miracles
Not only did Jesus speak about the Kingdom of God coming among us, but his miracles were vibrant and startling reminders of the ways that the time of the reign of God had already begun. As Jesus himself said in Matthew 12:28, "But if it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come to you."
Not only did Jesus speak about the Kingdom of God coming among us, but his miracles were vibrant and startling reminders of the ways that the time of the reign of God had already begun. As Jesus himself said in Matthew 12:28, "But if it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come to you."
There are many references to the miracles worked by Jesus. The Gospel of John calls them signs, and they range from casting out demons, healing lepers and raising the dead, to nature miracles like calming the storm on the lake, amazing catches of fish, or feeding the five thousand.
There are many references to the miracles worked by Jesus. The Gospel of John calls them signs, and they range from casting out demons, healing lepers and raising the dead, to nature miracles like calming the storm on the lake, amazing catches of fish, or feeding the five thousand.
These miracles often provide a challenge for people today because they challenge the laws of nature and people can sometimes be sceptical that they have been overly exaggerated, or didn't happen at all. One thing we can say is that Jesus' opponents didn't dispute that Jesus worked miracles. What they did argue about is where the power came from (Matthew 12:24).
These miracles often provide a challenge for people today because they challenge the laws of nature and people can sometimes be sceptical that they have been overly exaggerated, or didn't happen at all. One thing we can say is that Jesus' opponents didn't dispute that Jesus worked miracles. What they did argue about is where the power came from (Matthew 12:24).
Jesus’ miracles were vibrant and startling reminders of the ways that the time of the reign of God was indeed among us.
Jesus’ miracles were vibrant and startling reminders of the ways that the time of the reign of God was indeed among us.
Did you know?
Did you know?
There are over 37 specific miracles of Jesus that are recorded in the Gospels. Many speak of Jesus' power to heal, to cast out demons, and to command the forces of nature.
There are over 37 specific miracles of Jesus that are recorded in the Gospels. Many speak of Jesus' power to heal, to cast out demons, and to command the forces of nature.
There is only one miracle story that all the Gospels relate and that is the Feeding of the 5000 in Matthew 14: 13-21; Mark 6:30-44; Luke 9: I 0-17 and
John 6: 1-15.
The Gospels - God with us Christopher Monaghan Garratt Publishing P. 58There is only one miracle story that all the Gospels relate and that is the Feeding of the 5000 in Matthew 14: 13-21; Mark 6:30-44; Luke 9: I 0-17 and
John 6: 1-15.
The basic structure of a miracle story is in three parts: a description of the problem, the miracle and the confirmation.
Miracle stories are used to make specific theological points. The gospel writers retold the miracle accounts of Jesus in the light of their experience of the risen Jesus and within their religious tradition of 1st - century Judaism. Mark uses miracle stories to make the point that Jesus is the Son of God; Matthew uses miracle stories to show that Jesus is not only a teacher but also a miracle worker; Luke connects miracles with the work of the Spirit; and in Gospel of John miracles are used to reveal Jesus’ true identity. Contemporary approaches to interpreting miracles identify that these stories are symbolic, and that they have symbolic meaning in that they reveal something beyond the story itself, something that nourishes the faith of believers (Goldberg, 2016, p. 40).
Goldberg, P. (2016). Understanding Religion - Year 9. UK: Cambridge University Press.
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