The Bible depicts miracles as extraordinary events that reveal the power and presence of God in the world. Miracles are not simply natural occurrences or coincidences, but rather supernatural interventions that defy the laws of nature. Throughout the biblical narrative, miracles serve multiple purposes.
Firstly, miracles are often performed by God or His chosen agents to authenticate and validate their message or mission. Miracles served as signs and evidence of divine authority, affirming the truth of God’s word and confirming the identity of His messengers.
Secondly, miracles demonstrate God’s compassion and love for humanity. They illustrate His desire to alleviate suffering, bring healing, and provide for His people. Miracles of healing, deliverance from evil spirits, and provision of food are common examples of God’s care and concern for the well-being of individuals and communities.
Additionally, miracles challenge human limitations and reveal the power of faith. They encourage people to trust in God’s sovereignty and to have faith in His ability to overcome seemingly impossible situations. Miracles often call for a response of faith and obedience, urging individuals to recognize their dependence on God and to align their lives with His purposes.
Let us read the following Bible verses that give us more information about Miracles.
Luke 18:27
“And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God”
Acts 28:9
“So when this was done, others also, which had diseases in the island, came, and were healed”
Mark 16:20
“And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen”
Acts 9:34
“And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately”
John 2:11
“This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him”
Psalm 9:1
“I will praise thee, O Lord , with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works”
1 Corinthians 12:10
“To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues”
Matthew 17:20
“And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you”
1 Timothy 4:14
“Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery”
Matthew 9:21
“For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole”
Matthew 19:26
“But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible”
Acts 14:3
“Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands”
Acts 19:11
“And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul”
Mark 16:17
“And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues”
Hebrews 2:4
“God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?”
Acts 3:6
“Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk”
1 Samuel 12:24
“Only fear the Lord , and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you”
1 Corinthians 12:31
“But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way”
2 Corinthians 12:12
“Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds”
Exodus 14:31
“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”
John 14:12
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father”
Acts 3:16
“And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all”
Jonah 1:17
“Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights”
Acts 16:18
“And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour”
Acts 4:30
“By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus”
Acts 1:9
“And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight”
Matthew 21:21
“Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done”
John 20:31
“But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name”
1 Corinthians 12:28
“And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues”
Isaiah 7:14
“Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel”
Matthew 12:28
“But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you”
Jeremiah 32:27
“Behold, I am the Lord , the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?”
John 20:30
“And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book”
Mark 10:27
“And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible”
Acts 2:22
“Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know”
Job 5:9
“Which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvellous things without number”
Job 9:10
“Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number”
Acts 4:31
“And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness”
Psalm 105:5
“Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth”
Luke 1:2
“Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word”
Psalm 77:14
“Thou art the God that doest wonders: thou hast declared thy strength among the people”
John 11:4
“When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby”
John 4:48
“Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe”
Acts 19:6
“And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied”
Luke 11:29
“And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet”
