The Miracles in The Issue

Faith and obedience required in the working of miracles

1 Ki 17:13–15 The widow gave Elijah her last meal before she could be miraculously provided for.

See also Ex 14:16; Ex 14:21; Nu 21:8–9; Jos 3:13–17; 1 Ki 17:5; 2 Ki 4:41; 2 Ki 5:10–14; Mt 9:6–7; Mt 9:22; Lk 1:38; Heb 11:29–30

Miracles limited by lack of faith

Matthew 13:58 KJV 1900

And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

See also 2 Ki 4:3–6 The number of jars limited the miraculous supply of oil; Mt 14:28–31; Mt 17:14–20

Positive responses to miracles

Faith

Exodus 14:31 KJV 1900

And Israel saw that great work which the Lord did upon the Egyptians: and the people feared the Lord, and believed the Lord, and his servant Moses.

See also Ex 4:30–31; Jn 7:31; Ac 9:33–35; Ac 9:40–42; Ac 13:12

Amazement

Matthew 15:31 KJV 1900

Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.

See also Da 3:24; Ac 3:10; Ac 8:13; Ac 12:16

Praise and worship

Acts 3:8 KJV 1900

And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.

See also Ex 15:11; Ex 15:21; Ps 9:1; Da 3:28; Da 4:2–3; Da 6:26–27; Mt 15:31; Lk 19:37; Ac 4:21–22

A closer attention paid to the word of God

Acts 8:6 KJV 1900

And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.

See also 1 Ki 17:24

Temporary faith as a response to miracles

John 2:23–24 KJV 1900

Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did. But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men,

See also Ex 15:20–24; Ex 16:1–3; Ex 17:3; Nu 20:3–5; Lk 17:17–18; Jn 6:49

Negative responses to miracles

Fear

Mk 5:15–17; Ac 5:5; Ac 5:11; Ac 19:17

Disbelief

Acts 12:14–15 KJV 1900

And when she knew Peter’s voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate. And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.

See also Ge 17:17–18; Ge 18:12–13; Lk 1:18; Lk 1:20

Hardness of heart

Exodus 8:19 KJV 1900

Then the magicians said unto Pharaoh, This is the finger of God: and Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he hearkened not unto them; as the Lord had said.

See also Ex 7:3–4; Ex 11:10; Ps 78:32; Mt 11:20–22; Jn 9:18; Jn 9:28–29; Jn 10:25–26; Jn 12:37; Jn 15:24

Opposition

Jn 11:47–48; Ac 6:8–9; Ac 16:19–21

Disobedience

Psalm 106:7 KJV 1900

Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; They remembered not the multitude of thy mercies; But provoked him at the sea, even at the Red sea.

See also Nu 14:11; Nu 14:22–23; Ps 78:11–22; Ps 78:42–43

Jealousy

Ac 8:13; Ac 8:18–19