Jesus the Miracle Worker (Module 2)

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What is a 'miracle'?

A miracle is an extraordinary event that cannot be explained naturally and is believed to be an act of God.

What was Matthew's purpose for writing about Jesus' miracles and what not?

Matthew's purpose was not to prove miracles happened, but to show God's power working through Jesus.

Name 3 things that the miracles of Jesus reveal about God.

He is all-powerful, compassionate and responds to faith.

Name 2 things that Jesus' miracles show He was a man of.

A man of action and a man of teaching.

During Jesus' time what were lepers considered as? And what 2 things were they excluded from?

Lepers were considered unclean and were excluded from society and worship.

State the quote and verse that showed the Leper's faith.

“Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” (Matt. 8:2)

How did Jesus cross social and religious barriers during the healing of the leper man?

He touched the leper.

When Jesus healed the leper immediately, what did this show?

His divine power.

During the healing of the leper, when Jesus told the man to show himself to the priest, what did this show?

Jesus' respect for Jewish Law.

From the healing of the leper, name an example of the Messianic Secret.

Jesus told the man to tell no one.

What was a 'centurion'?

A Roman army officer in charge of 100 people.

How did the centurion believe Jesus could heal his servant?

By simply speaking a word.

What did Jesus say about the centurion faith?

Jesus said He had not found such great faith in Israel.

What does the Healing of the Roman Centurion's Servant teach?

That the Kingdom of God is open to Jews and Gentiles.

What did Jesus not show when Healing the Roman Centurion's Servant and how?

Jesus showed no prejudice by helping a Roman.

What miracle did Jairus (Roman Officer) believe Jesus could perform?

Jesus could raise his daughter from the dead.

How did the woman who was bleeding believe to be healed?

She believed touching Jesus' cloak would heal her.

From the passage of Jairus' Daughter & the Woman with Bleeding, state the quote from Matt. 9:22.

"Your faith has healed you”

In Jairus' Daughter & the Woman with Bleeding, state the term Jesus used which showed his compassion.

"daughter"

What can we learn about faith from the miracles of Jesus?

Faith is rewarded.

What is the name of the Jewish day of rest?

The Sabbath.

From the Healing the Man with the Paralysed Hand, state Jesus's quote from Matt. 12:12.

"it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath"

After which miracle did the Pharisees begin plotting to kill Jesus?

The Healing of the Man with the Paralysed Hand.

State the verse from Jesus in the Healing of the Paralysed Man which was "Your sins are forgiven".

Matt 9:2

What did the teachers of the Law accuse Jesus of when he said "your sins are forgiven"?

Blasphemy.

Why did Jesus heal the man who was paralysed?

To prove He had the authority to forgive sins.

Name 3 barriers that Jesus crossed.

Social, religious and racial barriers.

What does 'Prejudice' mean?

Judging someone before knowing the facts.

What does 'Paralytic' mean?

Someone unable to move or walk.

What does 'Sin' mean?

Going against God's law.

What does 'Blasphemy' mean?

Claiming to be God or insulting God.