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Bible Miracles. Introduction. Miracles are misunderstood Birth of Baby not a miracle Blooming of flowers in the spring A man walks away from a terrible auto accident. Examples Of Miracles. Creation of Genesis 1 & 2 Parting of the Red Sea Manna Water from rocks Naaman’s cleansing
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Introduction • Miracles are misunderstood • Birth of Baby not a miracle • Blooming of flowers in the spring • A man walks away from a terrible auto accident
Examples Of Miracles • Creation of Genesis 1 & 2 • Parting of the Red Sea • Manna • Water from rocks • Naaman’s cleansing • Virgin conception and birth of Christ
Examples Of Miracles • Miracles that Jesus performed • Miracles that the Apostles and other disciples performed
Miracles Of Jesus • His miracles showed his power over disease, sickness, the elements, demons and death • Mk. 1:31, 41 • Mt. 8:26; 14:25 • Jn. 11:43
Miracles Of Jesus • His miracles were real—performed in public for all to see • They confirmed him as the Messiah---showed that God had sent him and served to confirm his mission
Miracles Of The Apostles • Acts 9:40 • Acts 13:11 • Acts 14:10 • Acts 28:8
Primary Purpose Of Miracles • To reveal the Word of God • To Confirm the Word once it was revealed • Heb. 2:1-4 • Mk. 16:20
An Important Point • From Pentecost onward Miraculous powers came in two ways: • Holy Spirit baptism-the 12-Paul-Cornelius’ household • Gifts conferred by Apostles
Their Duration • 1 Cor. 13:8-10
Conclusion • Heb. 4:12 • Ps.19:7 • Eph. 4:32