Miracles of Jesus in the Gospel of John Compared with Other Gospels

Miracles of Jesus in the Gospel of John Compared with Other Gospels

The Gospel of John records seven major miracles ("signs"), each revealing Jesus' divine nature and teaching spiritual lessons. Below is a comparison of these miracles with their parallels in Matthew, Mark, and Luke, along with descriptions and lessons.

1. Turning Water into Wine

📖 John 2:1-11 Parallel in Other Gospels? ❌ No parallel. 🔹 Miracle: Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding in Cana, performing His first recorded miracle. 🔹 Lesson:

Jesus transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. He provides for our needs, even in small matters. This foreshadows the new covenant (grace replacing the law).

2. Healing the Official’s Son

📖 John 4:46-54 Parallel in Other Gospels? ✅ Similar to Matthew 8:5-13, Luke 7:1-10 (Healing of Centurion’s Servant) 🔹 Miracle: Jesus healed a royal official’s son from a distance by simply speaking a word. 🔹 Lesson:

Jesus' power is not limited by distance. Faith means believing without seeing. Trust in Jesus’ word brings life and healing.

3. Healing the Paralyzed Man at Bethesda

📖 John 5:1-15 Parallel in Other Gospels? ❌ No parallel. 🔹 Miracle: Jesus healed a man who had been disabled for 38 years, telling him to pick up his mat and walk. 🔹 Lesson:

Jesus has authority over sickness. Healing requires faith and obedience. True healing comes from Jesus, not just physical recovery.

4. Feeding the 5,000

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

Jesus is the Bread of Life—our true spiritual nourishment. Small offerings, when placed in Jesus’ hands, can be multiplied greatly. Jesus provides for both physical and spiritual needs.

5. Walking on Water

📖 John 6:16-21 Parallel in Other Gospels? ✅ Matthew 14:22-33, Mark 6:45-52 🔹 Miracle: Jesus walked on the stormy Sea of Galilee to His disciples' boat. 🔹 Lesson:

Jesus has power over nature. Faith in Jesus overcomes fear. Jesus is present in the storms of life.

6. Healing the Man Born Blind

📖 John 9:1-41 Parallel in Other Gospels? ❌ No exact parallel. 🔹 Miracle: Jesus healed a man who was born blind by making mud with spit and dirt and placing it on his eyes. 🔹 Lesson:

Jesus is the Light of the World, giving both physical and spiritual sight. Spiritual blindness is worse than physical blindness. True faith recognizes Jesus as the Son of God.

7. Raising Lazarus from the Dead

📖 John 11:1-44 Parallel in Other Gospels? ❌ No exact parallel, but similar to raising Jairus' daughter (Matthew 9:18-26, Mark 5:21-43, Luke 8:40-56) and the widow’s son (Luke 7:11-17). 🔹 Miracle: Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead after four days in the tomb. 🔹 Lesson:

Jesus has power over life and death. He is the Resurrection and the Life. Faith in Jesus leads to eternal life.

Conclusion: The Unique Perspective of John's Gospel

John focuses on seven "signs" to reveal Jesus as the Son of God (John 20:30-31). Some miracles in John appear in the other Gospels (feeding the 5,000, walking on water), but others are unique (turning water into wine, healing the man born blind, raising Lazarus).

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