2. Definition of Miracles
What is a miracle?
A miracle has been a work brought by a
divine power for a divine purpose by
means beyond the means of man.
Wonderful or Unusual
Awesome
Phenomenal
3. The Biblical terms for miracle include:
Miracles, as an integral part of the Bible. Without miracles,
there is no striking proof of God as its divine authorship.
SIGNS – (SEMEION)
Signs refer to the significance of miracles as being
SEALS by which God authenticated the miracle
worker Himself.
For example, the miracles of our Lord Jesus Christ were
signs and SEALS of power belonging to the person.
Definition of Miracles
4. WONDERS – (TERASIN)
“Wonder” is used frequently to describe
God’s power in performing miracles.
POWER – (DUNAMIS)
Miracles often manifest God’s “mighty
power”.
Wonderful works (Matthew 7:22)
Mighty works (Matthew 11:20, Luke 10:13)
Definition of Miracles
5. Miracles (Acts 2:22, 1 Corinthians 12:10, 28)
Acts 2: 22 - “Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of
Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by
miracles, wonders and signs, which God did
among you through him, as you yourselves know.
All three words, power (dunamesin), wonders
(terasin), signs (semeious), are often combined to
describe the work of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Definition of Miracles
6. Other terms used to describe miracles
include:
“Works” (John 5:36, 7:21, 10:25)
“Great things” (Luke 1:49)
“Glorious things” (Luke 13:17)
Definition of Miracles
7. PURPOSES of miracles in the Bible
In the New Testament:
Miracles, as an integral part of the Bible.
Without miracles, there is no striking proof of
God as its divine authorship.
Miracles are therefore the official &
authoritative seal of God.
8. 1. Jesus’ miracles proved to us that
He is the Messiah (Anointed One)
These miracles authenticated His diving
mission and also to help usher in the
“Kingdom of God” on earth.
PURPOSES of miracles in the Bible
9. 2. Jesus’ miracles mirrored His own
character and naturally expressed
His love and sympathy for those
who are suffering.
PURPOSES of miracles in the Bible
10. 3. Jesus’ miracles helped people to
believe in our Almighty God
4. To forgive sins
5. To demonstrate that He is the Lord of
Sabbath
6. To demonstrate appreciation and
gratitude
PURPOSES of miracles in the Bible
11. 7. To demonstrate His power even over nature
8. To reward those who have faith in Him, the Son
of God
9. To destroy the works of Satan and
demonstrating His authority over Satan and
demons
10. To demonstrate His power over death
PURPOSES of miracles in the Bible
13. Some issues concerning signs,
wonders & miracles
1. Is a person “specially anointed” to heal or perform
signs, wonders and miracles?
Mark 16: 17-19 – And these signs will accompany those who
believe : …they will place their hands on sick people, and they
will get well (v18)
John 14: 12 – I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me,
will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things
than these, because I am going to the Father.
14. 1 Corinthians 12: 9 & 10 - …to another faith by
the Holy Spirit, to another gift of healing by that
one Spirit, to another miraculous power…
Some issues concerning signs, wonders &
miracles
15. 2. How is it that while we all earnestly
desire to experience signs, wonders and
miracles, how come it doesn’t always
happen?
The issue of “offense” against / at Jesus and “lack of
“faith”. Mark 6:1 - 6
The issue of “God’s time”. John 2: 1 – 4
The issue of our “Motives” in wanting to experience
signs, wonders and miracles. John 6: 25 - 42
16. The issue of looking at miracles from
God’s perspective
The miracles we experience must shape how we
think! Some miracles are awesome and dramatic
but they are not primarily designed to dazzle us.
God gives us miracles to train us how to see
differently. A miracle is a school.
17. The issue of looking at miracles from
God’s perspective
TRANSFORMATION of our mind: How can
this take place?
First, we need to reject the ‘leavens’ or
‘yeast’ (which means the influences on our
minds)
18. The Leaven of Herod
The Leaven of the Pharisees
(Proverbs 29:25, Matthew 15:6,9)
Two types of Leaven is the fear of the
man, and they work against the
renewal of our minds.
The issue of looking at miracles from
God’s perspective
19. Second, we need to receive
the Leaven of the Kingdom
(ie Kingdom influence)
The issue of looking at miracles from God’s
perspective
20. The Leaven of the Kingdom
(Matthew 13:33)
See your role in the miracle – your touch and
obedience to Christ’s instruments is important
(Mark 6:37)
Faith is the Key for miracle, not fear (Hebrews
11:1 – 2, 2 Timothy 1:7, Ephesians 1:19)
The issue of looking at miracles from God’s
perspective
21. Revelation 13:14 - And he deceives those
who dwell on the earth by those signs which
he was granted to do in the sight of the
beast, telling those who dwell on the earth
to make an image to the beast who was
wounded by the sword and lived.
22. Revelation 19:20 - Then the beast was captured,
and with him the false prophet who worked signs in
his presence, by which he deceived those who
received the mark of the beast and those who
worshiped his image. These two were cast alive into
the lake of fire burning with brimstone.
What is our Lord teaching us about
miracle?
