Value |
Miracles over Nature |
Miracles of Deliverance |
Miracles of Grace |
Miracles over Death |
Description |
Jesus' miracles over nature show his divinity. Only God could have power over nature and scientific laws, since God created nature and all of the forces we observe acting within it. |
Christ has come to cast out the powers of darkness. Satan and the fallen angels no longer have power over human beings when Christ steps on the scene. Demons are frequently cast out by Jesus (and later by his apostles in his name) in the Gospel of Mark. |
This a miracle involving a conversion of the heart. We are only capable of turning back to God through his grace. |
Christ shows that he has come to conquer death through miracles in which he raises certain people to life. His ultimate victory over death is shown once and for all in his own death and resurrection. |
Example |
Jesus rebukes the sea Mk 4:38-41 |
Jesus casts out a demon Mk 1:23-26 |
The centurion Mk 15: 39 |
Jesus raises Jairus' daughter from the dead Mk 5:40-43 |
Application Questions:
- In many of Christ's miracles we saw how people were healed because of their faith. Write a prayer asking Christ to increase your faith.
- We should not only ask Christ for physical healing, but we should also pray for spiritual healing. Reflect on an area of your life where your soul needs healing.