2.3 Miracles and Signs - Quiz Flashcards
What purpose do the signs in John have?
To show Jesus’ divinity
What connection does Brown make regarding the water into wine miracle and the Old Testament?
Fulfils Old Testament promises about abundance of wine in messianic passages
Give the Bible verse containing the healing of the official’s son.
John 4:43-54
What is the significance of John 20:29
It communicates the importance of believing without seeing - “blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
Why is the healing at Bethesda significant for the Sabbath day?
It was the Jewish day of rest, which meant that in performing the healing, Jesus broke Jewish law.
Where is the feeding of the five-thousand found in John?
John 6:1-24
What does this miracle show about Jesus?
It demonstrated Jesus’ power over matter
Which passage in Isaiah links to the sign of Jesus Walking on Water?
Isaiah 43:2
Why is the healing of the blind man significant?
It symbolised and demonstrated how those who had previously been socially ostracised could be included within the new movement of faith in Jesus
What is the theological significance of Lazarus’ death?
Intended to show Jesus’ power in restoring life