THE MIGHTY WORKS OF JESUS

​THE MIGHTY WORKS OF JESUS

• The works of Jesus are called miracle.
• They form an integral part of the Gospel story.
• Miracles are acts of power whose purpose is to establish the Kingdom of God.
• They are exraordinary events that seem to go against the laws of nature e.g. Virgin conception, raising of the widow’s son to life.
• These mighty works of Jesus reveal His person and Mission

​ The miracles of Jesus can be divided into four groups.

1. Nature miracles - E.g, Calming of the storm, Luke 8:22-25         
2. Raising of the dead - E.g, the raising of Jairus’ daughter, Luke 8:46 – 56                                                  
3. Healing miracles - E.g,The healing of the Centurion’s servant, Luke 7:1 – 10 and   the cure of the paralytic Luke 5:17 – 41
4. Exorcism/casting out of evil spirits – E.g,the healing of the Gerasene Demoniac, Luke 4:31 – 37  

The calming of the storm  - Luke 8:22 – 25

• Jesus got into a boat with his disciples.
• He told them that they should go to the other side of the lake and so they set out.
• As they sailed, Jesus fell asleep.
• A storm of wind came down on the lake.
• The boat was filled with water/ they were in danger.
• The disciples went and woke Jesus saying, “Master, master we are perishing.”

Jesus got up, rebuked the wind and the raging waters/ waves.

• The storm subsided/ ceased/ there was calm.
• Jesus asked the disciples where their faith was.
• The disciples were afraid/ they marveled.
• The disciples wondered who Jesus was that even the wind and water could obey Him.

Lessons learnt about Jesus from the miracle

1. Jesus has power over nature.
2. He came to destroy the evil forces against human beings
3. Jesus was a human being i.e. He slept.
4. Jesus demands faith from those who follow him.
5. He is the Messiah who was to perform miracles.

Lessons Christians learn from the miracle

1. Christians should stand firm in faith during trials.
2. They should turn to Jesus for assistance when faced with difficult situations.
3. Christians should rebuke evil forces in the name of Jesus.
4. Christians should come to the rescue of the less fortunate in the society.

The healing of the Gerasene Demoniac  - Luke 8:26 – 39

• Jesus and the disciples arrived at the land of the Gerasenes.
• They met a man who was demon possessed/ lived among the tombs.
• The man fell down/ told Jesus not to torment him.
• This is because Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit out of the man.
• Jesus asked the man his name.
• The man replied his name was legion which meant many demons.
• The demons in the man requested Jesus not to destroy them but to drive them into the pigs making them to drown into the lake.
• The herdsmen reported the incident in the town.
• The natives rquested Jesus to leave for they had fear of Him.
• The healed man asked to accompany Jesus but was told to go and witness to others of his salvation.
• He went into the city and proclaimed about the mighty works of Jesus.

Lessons learnt about Jesus from the miracle

1. Jesus has power over Satan.
2. Jesus came to destroy satanic forces in the world.
3. Jesus mission was to bring glory to God.
4. Jesus is concerned also with psychological welfare of human beings.
5. He came to liberate the captives.
6. He is the son of God and therefore the Messiah.
7. His mission faced challenges and opposition.

Lessons Christians learn from the miracle.

1. They should fight to liberate themselves from satanic forces.
2. They should call on Jesus’ name as a tool against satanic forces.
3. They should value human life because it is superior to that of other creatures.
4. Christians should testify to others what the Lord has done for them.
5. Christians should not be an obstacle to the spread of the Gospel.

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