Mark 9:23 ” ‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for him who believes.“ 24Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!“
John 20:30 Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. 31But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
God gives us proof
Signs, wonders, and miracles
sign – that by which a person or a thing is distinguished from others and is known
miracle – an unusual occurrence, transcending the common course of nature
Authentication and confirmation – Mark 16:20
Miracles vs Jesus
If you can? Mark 9:22
Jesus can!
1. Turning water into wine (John 2:1-11)
Power over Quality
Quality – degree or grade of excellence, characteristics, attributes, features
Scientifically impossible
You can’t teach old dogs new tricks – False
“Do whatever He tells you” John 2:5
…you have saved the best for last…
2. Jesus heals the official’s son (John 4:43-54)
Power over Space
They welcomed Him – 4:45
The man took Jesus at His word and departed – 4:50
3. Healing at the pool of Bethesda (John 5:1-15)
Power over Time – 38 years
Have you been in “a condition” for a long time?
“Do you want to get well?” – 5:6. Jesus can make you well
Testimony – St Francis Bay, Gloudine’s dare
Time heals – False
4. Jesus feeds the 5000 (John 6:1-14)
Power over Quantity
From limited resources to unlimited provision
12 baskets a reminder that Jesus can!
5. Jesus walks on water (John 6:16-24)
Power over Nature
Nature doesn’t control him, He controls nature
Storms of life
Are you rowing
against the wind?
Jesus can catapult you
6. Jesus heals a man born blind (John 9)
Power over Misfortune
Disadvantaged / Handicapped
The blind man accepted and obeyed and saw
Jesus can change
your past and give
you a glorious future
7. Jesus raises Lazarus from the Dead (John 11:1-44)
Power over death
Death of dreams… hopes… careers… ministry… marriage… children
Accepted your lot – given up
“Lazarus come out!”
v 44 Take off the grave clothes and let him go…
Past Faith v21 – Now Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.
Future Faith v24 – Martha said to Him, “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day.”
Present Faith v40 – faith for now, today! – Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?”
Jesus can do a miracle for you!
All things are possible to him who believes.
