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Message 1

What is a true miracle? Put simply, “it’s when God does something unusual.” Lutzer

Miracles still happen, and Christians should avoid the two extremes of seeing everything as a miracle or seeing nothing as a miracle.

Why don’t we see the miraculous or unusual move of God?

Why Not?

Luke 2:9

“Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified (sore afraid).”

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“they were terrified” the sudden and unusual appearances created fear and amazement.

Three reasons Jesus didn’t perform a miracle:

1 Jesus refused to do miracles to PROVE Himself.

Mark 8:11-12

‭‭-ONE sign is never enough - do it again dad...do it again, do it again

-Signs can deceive -fake sense of security and strength

- The Word trumps signs- Faith comes by hearing the Word of God. We walk by faith not sight.

If all of creation testifies about its creator (Romans 1:20, Psalm 19:1), why should He have to give us a personal sign from heaven on top of that?

If you ask God for a sign from heaven like the Pharisees, chances are you’ll be disappointed like the Pharisees.

2 Jesus never performed a miracle that INTERFERED with Gods ultimate plan.

Matt 26:53

Jesus didn’t come down from the cross because the cross had a purpose.

The miracle of His survival would have undermined the greater miracle of His resurrection.

God always has a plan (always working)

God always has a purpose

3 Jesus didn’t do miracles where there was no FAITH.

Matt 13:58

‭Most likely, the lack of faith meant that people didn’t ask Jesus to help them—or else, because of their lack of faith, Jesus chose not to.

The bottom line is, there was no faith, so in this instance, he didn’t.

-Faith moves the heart of God!

Woman with the issue of blood for 12 years-

“daughter, your faith has healed you!” Mk5:34

Man with the leprosy fell at His feet and worshiped Jesus-

“Rise and go, your faith has made you well.” Lk 17:19

Blind man screams out “have mercy on me!”

“Go, Jesus said, your faith has made you well.” Ms 10:52

-Set up for your miracle-

Desperate- if you’re desperate

Daring- if you’re willing to be daring

Determination- no matter what I will trust and serve

-Some times it takes the desperation, daring, determination of the people around you!

Like the four friends in Mark chapter 2

Mark 2:5

“SEEING THEIR FAITH, Jesus said to the paralyzed man, “My child, your sins are forgiven.”