Miracles refers to historic events or natural phenomena which appear to violate natural laws but which reveal God to the eye of faith at the same time.
Both the Old Testament and the New Testament use the word sign to denote a miracle that points to a deeper revelation. - Is. 7:11 - John 2:11 - Wonder emphasizes the effect of the miracle, causing awe and even terror. - Joel 2:30 - Mark 13:22 - The New Testament uses the word power to emphasize God's acting in strength. These terms often overlap in meaning. They are more specific than the more general term "miracle." - Mark 6:7 - Acts 2:43 -
Miracles in the Old Testament. The readers of the Old Testament recognized that God is the Creator and Sustainer of all life. This assumption permitted the Israelites the possibility of miracles. They thought of the world as God's theater for displaying His glory and love. Thus, the miracle was not so much a proof for God's existence as a revelation to the faithful of God's covenant love. - Ex. 34:10; Is. 40:26; Ps. 33:5, 6-7, 65:6-13 -
When God parted the water for the Israelites, or when He saved Israel in Egypt through the Passover, God revealed His character; and the Israelites were convinced that God was working for their salvation. Miracles were expressions of God's saving love as well as His holy justice. - Ex. 12:13-14 -
Miracles in the Old Testament are connected especially with the great events in Israel's history - the call of Abraham, the birth of Moses, the Exodus from Egypt, the giving of the Law, and entry into the Promised Land, etc. These miracles are for salvation, but God also acts in history for judgment. - Gen. 12:1-3 - Ex. 1:1-2:22, 12:1-14:31, 19:1 - Josh. 3:1-4:7 - Gen. 11:1-9 -
The plagues of the Exodus showed God's sovereign power in judgment and salvation. - Ex. 7:3-5 - In parting the water, God showed His love and protection for Israel as well as His judgment on Egypt for its failure to recognize God. - Ex. 15:2, 4:10 - During the wilderness journey, God demonstrated His love and protection in supplying the daily Manna. - Ex. 16:1-36 - Another critical period in Israel's history was the time of Elijah, the champion of Israel. Elijah controlled the rain and successfully challenged the pagan priests of Baal. - 1Kin. 17:1, 18:1-40 - God revealed Himself as Lord and as Saviour.
Miraculous wonders like these were not as frequent during the days of the writing prophets. But one unusual miracle was the recovery of Hezekiah - 2Kin. 20:1-21; Is. 38:1-21 - as well as the miracles in Jonah and Daniel. Prophecy itself can even be interpreted as a miracle. God revealed Himself during this time through the spoken and written Word.
Miracles in the New Testament...............
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I STILL HAVE MANY THINGS TO SAY TO YOU BUT THEY WOULD BE TOO MUCH FOR YOU NOW. BUT WHEN THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH COMES, HE WILL LEAD YOU TO THE COMPLETE TRUTH, SINCE HE WILL NOT BE SPEAKING AS FROM HIMSELF, BUT WILL SAY ONLY WHAT HE HAS LEARNT; AND HE WILL TELL YOU OF THE THINGS TO COME.
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