Bible Ch 5 q 1 Flashcards
Definition of miracle
An event that cannot be explained by nature – “supernatural”
An action that cannot be explained with reason or science that leads to an increased understanding of the
divine Messiah
What was the mindset of Israel regarding spirituality during the time of Jesus ministry?
The Israelites were very religious but not “spiritual”
What is the key purpose of ALL miracles in general?
to provide evidence that Jesus was the Messiah
Know the unique purposes of ALL 4 the miracle sub categories.
Nature Miracles- Demonstrate Jesus Power over Nature
Healings- intended to reveal the presence and power of the kingdom in his ministry
Exorcisms- to reveal the presence and power of the kingdom in his ministry in the presence of EVIL
Raising of the Dead-symbolically inaugurating the kingdom of God and the new creation.”
What is some of the information we know about the place called Cana
Small village in Galilee
Archeologists have focused on Khirbet Kana (about 8 miles north of Nazareth)
Circular path from Galilee to Jerusalem to
Galilee again
Describe ancient Jewish weddings at the time of Jesus
VERY extravagant weddings: could last an entire week or more
Would include the entire village… including Jesus’ whole family
Running out of wine= embarrassment to fam
Could be a symbol of spiritual bareness of first-century Judaism
What is the cultural significance to the term “woman” when Jesus addresses his mother?
A culturally polite expression showing distance
Why did Jesus wait to reveal himself as the Messiah?
The people are not ready people of
Israel have misconceptions about the Messiah.
According to Joh 20:30-31, what is the main purpose of miracles in his gospel?
Revelation and edification of Jesus of Nazareth as the Messiah
What are purposes of each of the miracle sub-categories?
Nature Miracles- Demonstrate Jesus Power over Nature
Healings- intended to reveal the presence and power of the kingdom in his ministry
Exorcisms- to reveal the presence and power of the kingdom in his ministry in the presence of EVIL
Raising of the Dead-symbolically inaugurating the kingdom of God and the new creation.”
