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Welcome. Evans Church of Christ. Jesus. A Miracle Worker. Part 1 - Introduction.

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  1. Welcome Evans Church of Christ

  2. Jesus A Miracle Worker Part 1 - Introduction

  3. Acts 2:22 asv “Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by mighty works and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:”

  4. Definition of Miracle A miracle is an act in which God works aside from his natural laws. Webster’s “An event or effect in the physical world deviating from the known laws of nature, or transcending our knowledge of these laws.”

  5. Jesus 37 scenes A Miracle Worker “And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:” John 20:30

  6. Purpose of Miracles of Jesus Proof of His being the Messiah Isa. 42:7 – open eyes of the blind Isa. 61:1 – proclaimed liberty to captive Man of great love and compassion Heb. 1:1-3 God is love “the works of God”

  7. Jesus performed many Miracles Admitted by enemies John 11:47-48 Admitted by neutrals John 3:2 - Nicodemus Multitudes marveled - Matt. 9:1-8

  8. Variety of His Miracles • He healed people of disease • He opened the eyes of the blind • He unstopped the deaf ears • He unloosed the dumb tongues • He caused the lame to walk • He fed the hungry • He calmed the storm • He cast out devils • He healed withered hands • He caused those stooped to stand erect • He raised the dead

  9. Five Categories of His Miracles • Power over disease • Power over nature • Power over the spirit world • Power over material things • Power over death

  10. If Jesus did not do Miracles • His character and integrity destroyed • New Testament discredited • Cannot accept teachings and deny miracles Jesus did perform MIRACLES

  11. Miracles of Jesus were Genuine • Used no magic or hypnotism • Healed all who came to him Matt. 4:23-25 • Healing the body - proof he could heal soul • Usually done in public • Were complete • Not by a set formula

  12. Miracles Not Needed Today Miracles confirmed the truth John 20:30-31 Confirmed word for apostles Mark 16:20 Acts 8:14-18 - laying on of Apostles hands Miracles have ceased 1 Cor. 13:8-13

  13. Miracles Not Needed Today False miracles claimed by some today Prov.25:14 “like clouds and wind without rain.” 2 Thess. 2:8-9 “lying wonders” 2 Cor. 11:13-15 “false apostles”

  14. Jesus • Virgin Birth • Resurrection • Ascension A Miracle Worker “He has done all things well” Mark 7:37

  15. Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249 evanscoc@bellsouth.net www.evansgachurchofchrist.org Sunday Evening January 5, 2014

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