THE MIRACLES OF JESUS

Lecture Objectives:

In this lesson we will discuss the miracles that Jesus did, demonstrating that He is more than just a man, even the Son of God.

References:

Mark 1.1; Mark 4.35-41; Mark 5.1-20, 25-34, 35-43.

Questions for Focus:

1. What characteristics of Jesus would cause someone to believe that Jesus was a good man?

2. What things have you heard about Jesus that would cause you to think that He was more than a man? That He was in fact the Son of God?

3. What would any man have to do to prove that he was the Son of God?

4. What did Jesus do to cause Mark to believe that He was the Son of God?

1. JESUS DEMONSTRATED HIS POWER OVER THE WIND AND SEA
   (Read Mark 4.35-41)
   1. What can men do in this storm? (Mark 4.37)
      1. What began to happen to the boat?
      2. What would you do?
   2. What can Jesus do to help? (Mark 4.39-41)
      1. What happened when Jesus said, "Quiet, be still"?
      2. How did the disciples feel?
   3. Who is this, that even the wind and sea obey Him? (Mark 4.41)
      1. If Jesus can do things that man cannot do, He must be more than a man.
      2. If Jesus really could help his frightened disciples, would it be possible to believe that he can help us too?
2. THE POWER OF JESUS OVER THE DEMON POSSESSED MAN
   (Read Mark 5.1-20)
   1. What can men do to help this demon-possessed man? (Mark 5.3-4)
      1. Men had chained him in the tombs.
      2. Were the men able to tame him?
   2. What can Jesus do to help? (Mark 5.6-15)
      1. What did the man do when he saw Jesus?
      2. After Jesus sends the demons out, the man is found sitting (not running), clothed (not naked), and in his right mind (not crazy).
   3. Who is this who even has power over demons?
      1. If Jesus can do things that man cannot do, He must be more than a man.
      2. If Jesus really could help this miserable man, would it be possible to believe that He can help us too?
3. THE POWER OF JESUS OVER THE INFIRMED WOMAN
   (Read Mark 5.25-34)
   1. What can men do to help this woman? (Mark 5.25-28)
      1. She had spent all of her money on doctors and was worse.
      2. What did she do when she saw Jesus?
   2. What can Jesus do to help? (Mark 5.29-34)
      1. When she touches Jesus, she is cured.
      2. What does Jesus say about her cure?
   3. Who is this, who even has power over disease?
      1. If Jesus can do things that man cannot do, He must be more than a man.
      2. If Jesus could really help this ill woman, would it be possible to believe that He can help us too?
4. THE POWER OF JESUS OVER THE DEAD GIRL
   (Read Mark 5.35-43)
   1. What can man do for this dead girl? (Mark 5.35-40)
      1. The mourners had already come to weep.
      2. What did they do when Jesus said she was just asleep?
   2. What can Jesus do to help? (Mark 5.41-42)
      1. What happened when Jesus told the girl to "get up"?
      2. How did her parents feel?
   3. Who is this, who even has power over death?
      1. If Jesus can do things that man cannot do, He must be more than a man.
      2. If Jesus could really help this dead girl, would it be possible to believe that He can help us too?
5. CONCLUSION
   1. The miracles Jesus did caused many people to believe that he was more than a man...even the Son of God.
      1. When people were in trouble, to whom did they turn for help? Why?
      2. How did they react after Jesus helped them?
   2. What do you think about Jesus:
      1. ...if He really did do these miracles?
      2. ...if He really is able to help us?

ADDITIONAL STUDIES:

Word definitions:

Miracle: "Power, inherent ability, is used of works of a supernatural origin and character, such as could not be produced by natural agents and means" (Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words).

* Other words that sometimes refer to miracles: "signs" Acts 2.22 "wonders" Acts 2.22

Additional Scriptures: (Answer these questions on your own)