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Unit 4: Called to Be Holy and Just

Miracles

+What is a miracle?A miracle is "an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs, or as an extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing, or accomplishment.

+What are the qualities of a miracle? A miracle…

“is an unusual and significant event” (TERASA) “requires the working of a supernatural agent” (DUNAMIS) “is performed for the purpose of authenticating the

message or the messenger” (SEMEION)."

+Jesus and Miracles During his 3-year

ministry, Jesus performed miracles that demonstrated His ability to: Heal Master nature Affect the outcome of our

endeavours Raise the dead

These miracle prove that he is the promised one who invites us to become His followers as he leads us on the path to Heaven .

+Types of Miracles

1) Healing Miracles: Jesus often healed people

by touching them or placing his hands on them. Many people afflicted with illnesses were alienated from their community, treated as sinners or outcasts. To believe that God loves all people and you love Him with all your heart and soul is the miracle itself. Jesus heals a man born blind

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2) Nature Miracles: Jesus has power over

nature. By believing in Jesus, having faith in God who is the creator of all things, He will protect us from danger. He will guide us towards His kingdom.

Jesus walks on water

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3) Miracles are Invitations: Jesus is the way towards God’s

kingdom. If you believe in Him, you have accepted this invitation. The blind will see – Jesus will

open our eyes to see the good path.

The deaf will hear – Jesus will open our ears to hear His words – get to know God better.

The dead will rise – Jesus has raised us up from darkness – we are reborn into God’s kingdom.

The Wedding at Cana

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4) Expulsion Miracles: Jesus has power over

demons signifies the end of Satan’s kingdom and the beginning of God’s kingdom. The analogy of light and

darkness explains how Jesus is the light and has showed us the way to God’s kingdom. Refusing to see the Light you remain in darkness, which means you are ignorant and cannot follow the way to God’s kingdom.

Jesus heals a demon-possessed boy

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Which of the 4 miracles discussed would you

like to view as a class?

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Task:Please work in partner or groups of 3 to read and

complete your handout about miracles!