Chapter 11 Flashcards
is a phenomenon that seems to have no natural cause and can be explained only as a direct intervention of God
miracles
In _______ God’s presence is seen in our world even more ________.
- Miracles
2. dramatically
The Gospels contain many examples of miracles performed by Jesus as signs of God’s ______ and ________ for the people.
love, concern
_________ call miracles acts of power, but ________ calls them signs.
Synoptic Gospels
John’s Gospel
What was the only way Jesus taught truths about himself, the kingdom, and its members?
Miracles
Jesus’ miracles show reveal that he is the ______
Holy One
miracles show him to be Lord over
nature sin sickness Satan death
What are the results of Original Sin?
Pain
Weakness
Suffering
Death
Jesus showed that God’s law of ____ surpasses all ____________.
love
human laws
Many people became ______ of Jesus because they saw his ______.
Disciples
Miracles
What was Jesus’ first miracle
When Jesus turned water into wine at the wedding in Cana.
is sympathy for people who are suffering and a desire to reduce or relieve their pain
Compassion
What are the miracles of love?
- healing someone with kind words
- encouraging sinners by showing them forgiveness
- going out of our way to help someone
- doing a hidden act that brightens someone’s day
- helping a friend overcome temptation and make the right decision
- brining an outsider into the circle of friendship