Miracles of Jesus - John

The Gospel of John records seven major miracles (or "signs") performed by Jesus, each revealing His divine nature and teaching important spiritual lessons. Here is a list of these miracles, their descriptions, and key lessons:

1. Turning Water into Wine

📖 John 2:1-11 Miracle: Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding in Cana, performing His first recorded miracle. 🔹 Lesson:

Jesus has power over nature. He provides for our needs, even in small matters. He transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. This miracle foreshadowed the new covenant (grace replacing the law).

2. Healing the Official’s Son

📖 John 4:46-54 John 4:46-54

John 4:46–54 NKJV

46 So Jesus came again to Cana of Galilee where He had made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman whose son was sick at Capernaum. 47 When he heard that Jesus had come out of Judea into Galilee, he went to Him and implored Him to come down and heal his son, for he was at the point of death. 48 Then Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will by no means believe.” 49 The nobleman said to Him, “Sir, come down before my child dies!” 50 Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your son lives.” So the man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him, and he went his way. 51 And as he was now going down, his servants met him and told him, saying, “Your son lives!” 52 Then he inquired of them the hour when he got better. And they said to him, “Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him.” 53 So the father knew that it was at the same hour in which Jesus said to him, “Your son lives.” And he himself believed, and his whole household. 54 This again is the second sign Jesus did when He had come out of Judea into Galilee.

Miracle: A royal official's son was healed by Jesus from a distance—Jesus simply spoke the word, and the child was healed. 🔹 Lesson:

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

3. Healing the Paralyzed Man at Bethesda

📖 John 5:1-15 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 and suffering. He calls people to take action in faith. True healing comes from a relationship with Christ, not just physical recovery.

4. Feeding the 5,000

📖 John 6:1-14 Miracle: Jesus multiplied five loaves and two fish to feed a large crowd of over 5,000 people. 🔹 Lesson:

Jesus is the provider of both physical and spiritual nourishment. Small offerings, when placed in Jesus’ hands, can be multiplied greatly. Christ is the Bread of Life—the only one who truly satisfies.

5. Walking on Water

📖 John 6:16-21 Miracle: Jesus walked on the stormy Sea of Galilee to His disciples' boat. 🔹 Lesson:

Jesus has authority over natural laws. Faith in Christ helps us overcome fear. Jesus is present even in the storms of life.

6. Healing the Man Born Blind

📖 John 9:1-41 Miracle: Jesus healed a man born blind, restoring his sight. 🔹 Lesson:

Jesus is the Light of the World who gives spiritual sight. Spiritual blindness is worse than physical blindness. True faith comes from seeing Jesus for who He is.

7. Raising Lazarus from the Dead

📖 John 11:1-44 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 Christ leads to eternal life.

Conclusion: The Purpose of These Miracles

John refers to these miracles as "signs" because they point to Jesus’ identity as the Son of God. In John 20:30-31, he states:

"Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name."

These miracles encourage faith in Jesus and demonstrate His divine power, compassion, and authority.

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