The Miracles of Jesus Christ in the New Testament

The Miracles of Jesus Christ in the New Testament May 25, 2023

Likely the most convincing signs of the role and divinity of Jesus Christ was his ability to perform miracles. The New Testament describes more than 30 different occasions in which the Savior performed an act that was considered unexplainable through earthly means during his lifetime, but that also cannot be replicated by modern technology and science.

I have summarized the miracles of Jesus as recorded in the New Testament below, including listing a commonly understood designation of what the miracle was along with a brief description of the miracle followed by the scriptural reference with a link that allows you to read the account of the specific miracle in the only New Testament (King James Version) published on ChurchOfJesusChrist.org.

Regarding the miracles done by Jesus Christ as recorded in the Bible, James Talmage has this to say:

The miracles of record in the Gospels are as fully supported by evidence as are many of the historical events which call forth neither protest nor demand for further proof. To the believer in the divinity of Christ, the miracles are sufficiently attested…

These miracles are faith-building reminders that Jesus was and is the Son of God, and that He is willing and capable of doing things for the benefit mankind that are unexplainable by our limited abilities.

Turning Water into Wine

Jesus Turned Water Into Wine at a Wedding in Cana

Jesus’ first miracle involved the transformation of water into wine. At a wedding feast in Cana, Jesus performed His first public miracle by transforming six jars filled with water into wine, after the wine provided by the host had run out.

Scriptural Reference(s): John 2:1-11

Healing the Nobleman’s Son in Capernaum

In Capernaum, an official (designated “a certain nobleman”) approached Jesus, pleading with Him to heal his son who was near death. Jesus healed the child remotely, then told the boy’s father, “Go thy way; thy son liveth”. The father, believing that Jesus had or would heal his son, went home and found that his son had been healed from the time of the nobleman’s interaction with the Savior.

Scriptural Reference(s): John 4:46-54

Healing Peter’s Mother-in-law

When Jesus was visiting Simon Peter’s house, he found Peter’s mother-in-law sick with a fever. Jesus healed her by touching her hand, and she rose and began to serve them.

Scriptural Reference(s): Matthew 8:14-15, Mark 1:29-31, Luke 4:38-39

Healing the Sick and Possessed During the Evening

In the evening, after having healed Peter’s mother-in-law, Jesus healed many who were sick or oppressed by demons who were brought to him.

Scriptural Reference(s): Matthew 8:16-17, Mark 1:32-34, Luke 4:40-41

Catching a Large Number of Fish

After a fruitless night of fishing by Simon Peter, Jesus instructed him to lower the nets once more into the deep water. When Peter followed Jesus’ instruction, he caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break.

Scriptural Reference(s): Luke 5:1-11

Healing a Leper

When a man full of leprosy saw Jesus, he fell on his face and begged him to heal him. Jesus touched the man and said, “I will; be thou clean.”, healing him immediately.

Scriptural Reference(s): Matthew 8:1-4, Mark 1:40-45, Luke 5:12-16

Healing a Centurion’s Servant

A Roman Centurion approached Jesus in Capernaum, pleading for his servant to be healed. The Centurion exhibited such strong faith in Jesus’s ability to heal at a distance that Jesus praised his faith and healed his servant.

Scriptural Reference(s): Matthew 8:5-13, Luke 7:1-10

Healing a Paralytic

A paralyzed man was lowered through the roof by his friends so that he could reach Jesus. Jesus first forgave his sins and then healed him to demonstrate His authority to forgive sins. The man picked up his bed and walked home, glorifying God.

Scriptural Reference(s): Matthew 9:1-8, Mark 2:1-12, Luke 5:17-26

Healing a Man with a Withered Hand

On the Sabbath, Jesus healed a man with a withered hand in the synagogue, challenging the Pharisees’ interpretation of the Law regarding work on the Sabbath.

Scriptural Reference(s): Matthew 12:9-14, Mark 3:1-6, Luke 6:6-11

Raising a Widow’s Son from the Dead

In the city of Nain, Jesus resurrected a widow’s only son during the funeral procession, demonstrating His power over life and death.

Scriptural Reference(s): Luke 7:11-17

Calming a Storm

While crossing the Sea of Galilee, a fierce storm arose. The disciples, terrified, woke Jesus who was sleeping in the boat. He rebuked the wind and the raging waters, and they subsided.

Scriptural Reference(s): Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41, Luke 8:22-25

Casting Out a Legion of Devils

In the region of the Gerasenes, Jesus exorcised a legion of demons from a man, sending them into a herd of pigs, which then ran into the lake and drowned.

Scriptural Reference(s): Matthew 8:28-34, Mark 5:1-20, Luke 8:26-39

Healing a Woman with an Issue of Blood

A woman who had been suffering from bleeding for twelve years touched the hem of Jesus’s garment and was immediately healed. Jesus commended her faith.

Scriptural Reference(s): Matthew 9:20-22, Mark 5:25-34, Luke 8:43-48

Raising Jairus’s Daughter from the Dead

Jairus, a synagogue official, implored Jesus to heal his dying daughter. However, she died before they could reach her. Despite this, Jesus raised her from the dead.

Scriptural Reference(s): Matthew 9:18-26, Mark 5:21-43, Luke 8:40-56

Healing Two Blind Men

Two blind men followed Jesus, calling out to Him. Moved by their faith, Jesus touched their eyes and restored their sight.

Scriptural Reference(s): Matthew 9:27-31

Healing a Man Who Was Unable to Speak  By Casting Out Demon

Jesus Casting Out Demon From Man

Jesus healed a demon-possessed man who was mute. When the demon was driven out, the man who had been mute spoke.

Scriptural Reference(s): Matthew 9:32-34

Healing an Invalid at Bethesda

At the Pool of Bethesda, Jesus healed a man who had been an invalid for thirty-eight years.

Scriptural Reference(s): John 5:1-18

Feeding 5000

Jesus Feeds 5,000 with Bread and Fishes

With just five loaves of bread and two fish, Jesus fed a multitude of more than five thousand people.

Scriptural Reference(s): Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:30-44, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:1-15

Walking on Water

Jesus walked on the water of the Sea of Galilee to reach a boat carrying His disciples, demonstrating His mastery over nature.

Scriptural Reference(s): Matthew 14:22-33, Mark 6:45-52, John 6:16-21

Healing Many in Gennesaret

When Jesus and His disciples reached Gennesaret, all the sick in the region were brought to Him, and as many as touched His garment were healed.

Scriptural Reference(s): Matthew 14:34-36, Mark 6:53-56

Healing a Gentile Woman’s Demon-Possessed Daughter

A Canaanite woman from the region of Tyre and Sidon begged Jesus to heal her demon-possessed daughter. Impressed by her faith and persistent plea, Jesus granted her request.

Scriptural Reference(s): Matthew 15:21-28, Mark 7:24-30

Healing a Deaf and Mute Man

In the region of the Decapolis, Jesus healed a man who was deaf and had an impediment in his speech.

Scriptural Reference(s): Mark 7:31-37

Feeding the 4000

In a scene similar to the feeding of the 5000, Jesus again took a small amount of food — seven loaves and a few small fish — and fed a crowd of 4000 men, besides women and children.

Scriptural Reference(s): Matthew 15:32-39, Mark 8:1-9

Healing a Blind Man at Bethsaida

Jesus Miracles - Healing a Blind Man

At Bethsaida, Jesus healed a blind man by putting saliva on his eyes and laying His hands upon him.

Scriptural Reference(s): Mark 8:22-26

Healing a Boy with a Demon

A boy possessed by a demon was brought to Jesus after His disciples failed to heal him. Jesus rebuked the demon, causing it to leave the boy.

Scriptural Reference(s): Matthew 17:14-20, Mark 9:14-29, Luke 9:37-43

Healing a Blind Man

Jesus healed a man born blind by anointing his eyes with mud and instructing him to wash in the Pool of Siloam.

Scriptural Reference(s): John 9:1-12

Healing a Woman on the Sabbath

Jesus healed a crippled woman who had been bent over for eighteen years on the Sabbath, challenging the prevailing interpretations of the law concerning work on the Sabbath.

Scriptural Reference(s): Luke 13:10-17

Healing a Man with Dropsy

On the Sabbath, Jesus healed a man suffering from dropsy, again challenging the interpretations of the law regarding Sabbath.

Scriptural Reference(s): Luke 14:1-6

Raising Lazarus from the Dead

In one of His most astounding miracles, Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead four days after his death.

Scriptural Reference(s): John 11:1-44

Healing of Ten Lepers

Jesus healed ten lepers who called out to Him. Only one of them, a Samaritan, returned to thank Him.

Scriptural Reference(s): Luke 17:11-19

Healing of the Blind Bartimaeus

Bartimaeus, a blind beggar from Jericho, called out to Jesus for mercy. Jesus responded by restoring his sight.

Scriptural Reference(s): Matthew 20:29-34, Mark 10:46-52, Luke 18:35-43

The Fig Tree Cursed

As a symbol of judgment on the religious leaders of Israel, who were not producing the fruit of the kingdom, Jesus cursed a barren fig tree, and it withered.

Scriptural Reference(s): Matthew 21:18-22, Mark 11:12-14, Mark 11:20-25

Restoring a Servant’s Ear

When Jesus was arrested, one of His disciples cut off the ear of the high priest’s servant. Jesus responded by healing the servant’s ear.

Scriptural Reference(s): Luke 22:50-51, John 18:10-11

The Resurrection

In the most important miracle of all, Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after His crucifixion.

Scriptural Reference(s): Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-8, Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-18

The Catch of 153 Fish

After His resurrection, Jesus directed the disciples to cast their net on the right side of their boat, resulting in a miraculous catch of 153 fish.

Scriptural Reference(s): John 21:1-14

The Ascension

In the final miracle of Jesus recorded in the gospels, He ascended to heaven in the presence of His disciples.

Scriptural Reference(s): Mark 16:19-20, Luke 24:50-53, Acts 1:6-11

 

About Richard Robbins
Richard Robbins is a business owner and a writer. In addition to operating a clothing store, he also blogs about how to share the gospel online. You can read more about the author here.

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