Miracles of Jesus in the Four Gospels: Comparison, Descriptions, and Lessons

The miracles of Jesus demonstrate His power over nature, sickness, demons, and death. Below is a list of all recorded miracles in the Gospels, comparing them across Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, with lessons from each.

1. Turning Water into Wine

📖 John 2:1-11 Parallels? ❌ No parallel in other Gospels. 🔹 Miracle: Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding in Cana. 🔹 Lesson:

Jesus transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. God’s provision is abundant and perfect in timing.

2. Healing the Official’s Son

📖 John 4:46-54 Parallels? ✅ Similar to Matthew 8:5-13, Luke 7:1-10 (Healing of the Centurion’s Servant). 🔹 Miracle: Jesus healed a government official’s son from a distance. 🔹 Lesson:

Faith in Jesus’ word brings healing. Distance does not limit God’s power.

3. Healing the Man at Bethesda

📖 John 5:1-15 Parallels? ❌ No parallel in other Gospels. 🔹 Miracle: Jesus healed a man paralyzed for 38 years at the Pool of Bethesda. 🔹 Lesson:

Jesus restores and renews, even after long suffering. Healing requires faith and obedience.

4. Feeding the 5,000

📖 Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:30-44, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:1-14 Parallels? ✅ Found in all four Gospels. 🔹 Miracle: Jesus multiplied five loaves and two fish to feed over 5,000 people. 🔹 Lesson:

Jesus is the Bread of Life (spiritual nourishment). Small offerings can be multiplied greatly in God's hands.

5. Walking on Water

📖 Matthew 14:22-33, Mark 6:45-52, John 6:16-21 Parallels? ✅ In Matthew, Mark, and John (Luke does not record it). 🔹 Miracle: Jesus walked on the Sea of Galilee during a storm. 🔹 Lesson:

Faith in Jesus overcomes fear. Jesus is Lord over nature and our storms.

6. Healing Many Sick in Gennesaret

📖 Matthew 14:34-36, Mark 6:53-56 Parallels? ✅ In Matthew and Mark (not in Luke or John). 🔹 Miracle: Many were healed just by touching Jesus’ garment. 🔹 Lesson:

Jesus’ power extends to all who believe. Faith and action go hand in hand.

7. Healing a Demon-Possessed Girl

📖 Matthew 15:21-28, Mark 7:24-30 Parallels? ✅ In Matthew and Mark (not in Luke or John). 🔹 Miracle: Jesus healed a Canaanite woman’s daughter after testing her faith. 🔹 Lesson:

Persistent faith moves God. Jesus’ salvation is for all people.

8. Healing a Deaf and Mute Man

📖 Mark 7:31-37 Parallels? ❌ Only in Mark. 🔹 Miracle: Jesus healed a deaf and mute man. 🔹 Lesson:

Jesus’ healing is personal and compassionate. He brings both physical and spiritual restoration.

9. Feeding the 4,000

📖 Matthew 15:32-39, Mark 8:1-10 Parallels? ✅ In Matthew and Mark (not in Luke or John). 🔹 Miracle: Jesus fed 4,000 men with seven loaves and a few fish. 🔹 Lesson:

Jesus cares for physical and spiritual needs. God provides abundantly, even in scarcity.

10. Healing a Blind Man at Bethsaida

📖 Mark 8:22-26 Parallels? ❌ Only in Mark. 🔹 Miracle: Jesus healed a blind man in two stages. 🔹 Lesson:

Some miracles happen gradually, not instantly. Spiritual insight grows over time.

11. Healing a Man Born Blind

📖 John 9:1-41 Parallels? ❌ No parallel in other Gospels. 🔹 Miracle: Jesus healed a blind man from birth using mud. 🔹 Lesson:

Jesus is the Light of the World. Spiritual blindness is worse than physical blindness.

12. Healing a Boy with a Demon

📖 Matthew 17:14-21, Mark 9:14-29, Luke 9:37-43 Parallels? ✅ In Matthew, Mark, and Luke. 🔹 Miracle: Jesus cast out a demon the disciples couldn’t remove. 🔹 Lesson:

Faith and prayer bring victory. Spiritual battles require dependence on God.

13. Raising Lazarus from the Dead

📖 John 11:1-44 Parallels? ❌ No parallel in other Gospels. 🔹 Miracle: Jesus raised Lazarus after four days. 🔹 Lesson:

Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life. Faith in Him conquers death.

14. Healing Ten Lepers

📖 Luke 17:11-19 Parallels? ❌ Only in Luke. 🔹 Miracle: Jesus healed ten lepers, but only one returned to thank Him. 🔹 Lesson:

Gratitude is important. Jesus values faith and thankfulness.

15. Restoring Malchus’ Ear

📖 Luke 22:50-51 Parallels? ✅ Mentioned in all Gospels but only Luke records the healing. 🔹 Miracle: Jesus healed the ear of a servant injured by Peter. 🔹 Lesson:

Jesus teaches peace and forgiveness. His mission is love, not violence.

Conclusion

Jesus performed many miracles, some recorded in all four Gospels (e.g., Feeding the 5,000), while others appear only in one Gospel (e.g., Turning Water into Wine, Raising Lazarus).

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