Son of God; Miracles

Question 1

Creating food

Answer 1

Feeding of the 5000 (Matthew 14:13-21) Metaphor? Inspire sharing? Or literal miracle?

‘five loaves, and the two fishes, … And they did all eat, and were filled’ (Matthew 14: 19-20)

Question 2

5000 long quotation

Answer 2

‘took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full.’ (Matthew 14: 19-20)

Question 3

Healing of the two blind men (Matthew 9:28-29)

Answer 3

‘“Have mercy on us, Son of David!” … he touched their eyes … and their sight was restored.’ (Matthew 9:28-29)

Question 4

Evaluation of healing the two blind men

Answer 4

They call Him the “Son of David.” which emphasizes His Messiahship. Especially in Matthew with his Jewish audience and emphasis on the Kingdom is this true.
This is the first time Jesus is addressed this way, and it shows that these blind men recognise Jesus as the Messiah.
Also, the mercy to heal comes from God and they recognize that too. It is amazing how much these blind men see.

Question 5

Catechism on miracles

Answer 5

‘so miracles strengthen faith in the One who does his Father’s work’

Question 6

Walking on water

Answer 6

‘He saw the disciples straining at the oars, because the wind was against them. Shortly before dawn he went out to them, walking on the lake. … when they saw him walking on the lake, they … were terrified.
Immediately he spoke to them and said, “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”’ (Mark 6:47-52)

Jesus is self aware etc.

Question 7

Healing the man born blind

Answer 7

‘Some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for he does not keep the Sabbath.”

But others asked, “How can a sinner perform such signs?” So they were divided.

… blind man, … replied, “He is a prophet.”’ (John 9:16-17)