Signs and Wonders: Lessons from Jesus' Miracles

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In Chapter 17, explore the profound impact of Jesus' miracles on His followers, revealing His identity as the Savior. Witness His transformative power in the Wedding Feast at Cana and reflect on the significance of His teachings. Delve into the meaning of Jesus as the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and engage in a prayer of faith to strengthen spiritual connection.

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Chapter 17: Signs and Wonders Lesson 1 When the people saw the sign which He had done, they said, This is indeed the prophet who is to come into the world! --John 6:14

Jesus and His followers At 30 years old, Jesus started making His presence known to the People of God. Started preaching the Good News of the Kingdom of God in the area called Galilee Many people came to listen to Him speak He told them things they had never heard before and they were fascinated Jesus showed His followers how to live by example His goal is to help them get to Heaven His

Miracles A miracle is something wonderful that is done by power of God Only God can perform miracles Jesus performed many miracles to prove He was the Savior This showed the goodness that will be ours in the Kingdom of Heaven His first miracle was the transformation of water into wine at the wedding at Cana. the How do you think the Apostles reacted when Jesus performed His first miracle?

The Wedding Feast at Cana The Wedding Feast a Cana Read The Wedding Feast at Cana: John 2:1-12 Discuss What it means for Jesus to be the Way, the Truth, and the Life Do Activity Book p. 65 https://safeshare.tv/x/ss5894d1b 1d0852

Closing Pray together the Act of Faith. O my God, I firmly believe that You are one God in three Divine Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. I believe that your Divine Son became man, and died for our sins, and that He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe these and all the truths which the Holy Catholic Church teaches because You have revealed them, who can neither deceive nor be deceived. Amen.

Chapter 17: Signs and Wonders Lesson 2 When the people saw the sign which He had done, they said, This is indeed the prophet who is to come into the world! --John 6:14

Jesus performed many miracles The multiplication of loaves Those suffering were healed The blind could see The lame could walk The healing of the centurion s servant Healing miracles, as prophesied by Isaiah 35:5-6 Then the eyes of the blind shall see, and the ears of the deaf be opened; Then the lame shall leap like a stag, and the mute tongue sing for joy. For waters will burst forth in the wilderness, and streams in the Arabah.

Jesus performed many miracles Read stories of miracles in the Bible: o Multiplication of loaves and fish Matthew 14:13-21 o Healing of the blind, sick, lame Matthew 9:27-31; 9:31-34; 12:9-14; 9:15-21; 15:2-31 o Healing of the centurion s servant Matthew 8:5-13

Faith, Hope, Charity, and Trust Faith to believe in what God has revealed, even if we do not have full knowledge Hope to await fulfillment of something promised Charity to love God and neighbor Trust to believe or know that something is possible How are these shown in the miracle stories?

The Miracles of Jesus The Miracle of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fish https://safeshare.tv/x/ss5894 d2287dba2 Put students into groups Choose one of Jesus miracles to act out for the class.

Closing Pray together the Our Father

Chapter 17: Signs and Wonders Lesson 3 When the people saw the sign which He had done, they said, This is indeed the prophet who is to come into the world! --John 6:14

Jesus performed many miracles His power to perform miracles was stronger than death Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead Jesus healed souls by teaching people to love and forgive

Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead https://safeshare.tv/x/sfvzTm1mOCQ

Parables Parables are stories Jesus used parables to explain the Kingdom of God The mustard seed A mustard seed is tiny when it is planted in the ground. It grows to be a huge tree. The mustard seed is like the Kingdom because it had small beginnings but would cover the whole world. Farmer sowing seeds Some of the farmer s seeds fell on good ground and produced a rich harvest. Some fell on rocks and thorns and produced nothing. The seeds were like of good and bad men. How do the parables prepare our hearts for God s Word? the Word of God falling on ears

Activity Discuss any other parables Activity Book p. 66

Closing Pray together the Act of Faith. O my God, I firmly believe that You are one God in three Divine Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. I believe that your Divine Son became man, and died for our sins, and that He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe these and all the truths which the Holy Catholic Church teaches because You have revealed them, who can neither deceive nor be deceived. Amen.

Chapter 17: Signs and Wonders Lesson 4 When the people saw the sign which He had done, they said, This is indeed the prophet who is to come into the world! --John 6:14

Parables of Jesus What is a parable? Review the parable of the mustard seed and the farmer sowing seeds More parables: The good Samaritan The Good Shepherd The lost sheep The vine and the branches

Jesus and His followers Many believed in Jesus and had faith, while many others doubted His power even though they saw His miracles Some did not accept His teachings Pharisees Jews who lived by the letter of the law, but not the spirit of the law (followed the rules without love) * they were not fair, you see Sadducees They were less strict about rules, but did not have faith in God s promises * they were sad, you see

Questions to know Q. 77 What is the mystery of the Son of God made man called? The mystery of the Son of God made man is called the Incarnation. (CCC 461) Q. 78 Who is Jesus Christ? Jesus Christ is the Second Person of the Most Holy Trinity, the Son of God made man. (CCC 470) Q. 79 Is Jesus Christ God and man? Yes, Jesus Christ is true God and true man. (CCC 470) Q. 80 Why did Jesus work miracles? Jesus worked miracles to show that He is God and the Kingdom is present in Him. His miracles were to gather people into the Kingdom of God. (CCC 542, 547) Q. 81 Why did Jesus tell parables? Jesus told parables to teach people about the Kingdom of God and invite them into it. (CCC 546)