How Many Blind Men Did Jesus Heal?

JESUS HEALS THE BLIND MAN

• THE BOOK OF JOHN 9:6 After saying these words, He spat on the ground and used the saliva to create clay, which he then placed to the blind man’s eyes.
• What exactly was in the ″clay″ (John 9:6) that Jesus applied on the blind man’s eyes was never revealed.
• ″Saliva″ from Jesus’ mouth and dirt from ″the earth″ (John 9:6).
• What was He thinking when He placed dirt in the blind man’s eyes?
• The dirt might be used to make a replacement for any missing pieces in his eyes (such as the cornea, optic nerve, or other structures).

Why would God choose to create a component of the human body out of dirt?This is the original source material: Man was created from the dust of the earth by the LORD God, who then breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and man became a living entity (Genesis 2:7).Was it necessary for Jesus to use dirt to heal the blind man?He could have used only His saliva, if he had wanted: And He came to Bethsaida, where they brought a blind man to Him, pleading with Him to touch him, and He agreed.It was he who escorted the blind guy out of town, taking his hand in his own.

After spitting in his eyes and placing His hands on him, He inquired as to whether or not he had noticed anything.And he raised his eyes to the sky and declared, ″I see mankind wandering around like trees.″ Then He placed His hands on his eyes once more, forcing him to gaze up.And he was revived, and he could see everyone perfectly (Mark 8:22-25).What other means might Jesus have used to heal the blind man, you might wonder?His own touch: And as Jesus left that place, two blind men followed Him, calling out, ″Have mercy on us, Son of David!″ as they walked.

And as soon as He walked into the house, the blind men rushed over to greet Him.″Do you think that I am capable of doing this?″ Jesus inquired of his listeners.″Yes, Lord,″ they said to Him.When He finished, He touched their eyes and said, ″According to your faith, it shall be unto you.″ And their eyes were opened as a result.(Matthew 9:27-30; Luke 9:27-30).What other means could Jesus have used to heal him, do you think?

1. In his own words: Then they made their way to Jericho.
2. Blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the road begging as Jesus was about to leave Jericho with His followers and a big throng when He noticed him.
3. ″Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!″ He said as soon as he realized it was Jesus of Nazareth on the other side.

• Then many rebuked him, telling him that he should keep quiet; but he just cried out more, ″Son of David, have pity on me!″ he cried out even more.
• Then Jesus came to a halt and instructed him to be called.
• When they arrived, they greeted the blind man by saying, ″Be of good cheer.
• Get to your feet!
• ″He’s calling your name.″ Therefore, he stripped off his outer garment, rose to his feet, and walked to Jesus.

1. Jesus then responded by asking, ″Can you tell Me what you would like Me to accomplish for you?″ ″Rabboni, please grant me the gift of sight,″ the blind man implored to Him.
2. Jesus then told him, ″Go your way; your faith has restored your health.″ And as soon as he recovered his sight, he quickly followed Jesus along the path (Mark 10:46-52).
3. Why did the blind man address Jesus as ″Rabboni″ in the passage above?
4. Jews used four distinct variations of the same root term to address knowledgeable persons in order to demonstrate varying degrees of respect for them on different occasions.
5. ″Rab,″ which is Arabic for ″Master,″ was at the bottom of the scale.
6. Even greater reverence was shown by addressing them as ″Rabbi,″ which means ″My Master,″ and even greater reverence by addressing them as ″Rabban,″ which means ″Our Master.″ The ultimate reverence was shown by addressing them as ″Rabboni,″ which means ″My Great Master.″

IX.1. How Many Blind Men Were Healed?

• While the Bible states that Jesus cured two blind men as he was leaving Jericho in Matthew 20:29-34, Mark 10:46-52 states that he only healed one blind man.
• Is this correct?
• Which is the correct answer?
• Is this a logical inconsistency?
• Answer: When you examine the four Gospels, you will discover that they present a four-sided, composite image of Christ and the events that occurred around him.

One Gospel writer may include extra material that is not included in the writings of another.There is no single Gospel writer that includes all of the specifics of all of the events that took place.Consequently, the fallacious assumption that one Gospel writer plagiarized from another is disproven.Each authored independently, guided by the Holy Spirit, in accordance with 2 Timothy 3:16, as stated in the Bible ″God’s inspiration is the source of all written scripture (i.e., ″God breathed″) Refer to 2 Peter 1:20 and 21 as well.Matthew says that Christ cured two blind men as he was leaving Jericho, but he does not identify who they were.

Mark offers a similar description of the same occurrence, and it appears that he knew one of the men personally because he refers to him as ″.blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus,″ indicating that he knew him personally.(See Mark 10:46.) Both Matthew and Mark are complimentary in that they each provide extra material to make the story complete.Matthew recorded the accounts of two people who were cured, although Mark only recorded the narrative of one.Mark identified the person who had been healed, however Matthew did not identify anyone.Both of them are right since they both provided extra information.

As recorded in both Matthew and Mark, these blind men were healed just as Jesus was about to leave Jericho.Matthew makes no mention of their begging, although Mark makes mention of it.Take note of Luke 18:35-43.We find Luke recounting the story of Christ curing a blind man as He approached the city of Jericho in the book of Acts.Take note of verse 35 ″And it so happened that, as he (Christ) was drawing near to Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the roadside begging, and Christ stopped to help him.From the three accounts, we can see that one blind man was cured as Christ approached Jericho, while the other two blind men were healed as He was going from Jericho.

1. Furthermore, we have no way of knowing if He cured twenty-two people while He was there.
2. The three different versions provide a more full picture of what happened, with none of them being inconsistent.
3. Also keep in mind that it is proof that none of these authors copied from one another, contrary to what the infidels and doubters would have you think.

19. Healing of the Two Blind Men

A. Passage Selected: Matthew 9:27-31

B. Progression Stated: Ideological

Following up on the concept of faith.

C. Presentation Summarized:

1. Context

• Blind people are cured in a number of additional biblical texts, including Matthew 12:22, 20:30, and 21:14, Mark 8:22-26, and John 9.
• There does not appear to be a parallel between this narrative and any of the other gospels.
• It is quite difficult to determine the sequence and time of the miracles.
• I seem to recall hearing that we only have roughly 50 days of Jesus’ ministry recorded out of the three years that he was on the earth.
• The gospel authors documented many sayings and happenings, and they arranged the events in a certain order to assist them express their arguments more effectively.

For example, Matthew structures this portion of his narrative around ten sermons, ten miracles, and ten rejections before concluding with ten sermons.Even if everything is presented in an extremely symmetrical manner, is this the sequence in which Jesus said or accomplished the items in question?This miracle occurs after the healing of Jairus’ daughter.If this miracle occurs after the healing of Jairus’ daughter, then two blind men hear Jesus going by and call out to Him after leaving Jairus’ house.Nevertheless, Jesus does not stop and enters a home.

After leaving Jairus’ house, I suppose that at the very least Peter, James, and John are still with Jesus.As a result, it is most likely one of their homes in Capernaum, given that he does not have his own residence (Matt 8:20).Assuming such is the case, it adds credence to my claim from last week that Jairus was the synagogue administrator in Capernaum.Furthermore, if our chronology is right, it is one of a number of miracles that take place immediately before the disciples are sent out to bear testimony in Israel.

2. Content

a. The approach of faith 9:27a

1. He is referred to be the ″Son of David″ by two blind men. This is a term that highlights His status as the Messiah. This is especially evident in Matthew’s case, given his Jewish readership and the emphasis placed on the Kingdom. As the first time Jesus is addressed in this manner, it demonstrates that these blind men understand Jesus to be the Messiah of their generation. In addition, they understand that God’s kindness is what allows them to be healed. Amazing how much these blind folks can see with their limited vision. The reason Jesus passed these guys by and then continued to enter the home even after they called out to him is a source of debate among some. Bruner suggests three plausible explanations: a messianic motive, a need for humility, and the testing of faith. 13 It is likely that Jesus walks into His house in order to get away from the multitude because He does not want to promote the political kingdom at this moment because these men recognize him as the ″Son of David,″ a term that has political undertones as well as religious ones. His attention is drawn to the spiritual function of the Messiah.
2. Jesus’ desire for modesty, according to Bruner, was to avoid the ″show business″ component of miracles. While it’s true that Jesus didn’t make a big deal out of His miracles, it is also true that He did. As we’ve seen, the miracle itself takes up very little real estate in the retelling of the story. However, I believe that Jesus’ miracles were done in public much too frequently for this to be the reason He walked inside the home.
4. Possibly Jesus passed them by to test their faith a little bit more than they had anticipated. They would follow him if they truly believed what he was saying. They did, in fact, accomplish their goal. The centurion’s servant’s miracle placed a strong focus on the centurion’s faith, which was highlighted throughout the story. It was because of her faith that the woman with the hemorage was able to recover. Jairus was urged not to be afraid, but to put his trust in God. Jesus is highlighting the importance of faith in this passage.

b. The questioning of faith 9:27b-28

• (1) He is a human being (27) They are aware that God is compassionate, and they are confident that the Messiah, who is descended from God, will be merciful as well.
• As a result, people have trust in His character and that He would be willing to grant mercy.
• What exactly is mercy?
• Is it because you’re feeling sorry for yourself?
• I believe it may incorporate this at times, but the fundamental purpose is to provide practical assistance to someone who is in need of it.

We were in desperate need of salvation, and God delivered it, despite the fact that we deserved it.These folks were unable to see.They were in need of assistance, and Jesus could provide it.The following is the question that springs to mind.Was it possible that Jesus did not plan to assist them if He passed them by?

Was it their pleading for mercy that elicited His attention and response?Was it their tenacity that won the day?Was it a matter of faith for them?What does this have to say about the upcoming election?I’m afraid I don’t know the answer.

(2) He possesses great authority (28) Given that they already believe that He is merciful, Jesus inquires as to their belief in His power to do miracles (not his will).It appears that the focus in this part of Matthew is on the necessity for people to believe that Jesus has the ability to heal their illnesses.And the only reasonable conclusion is that He possesses the ability to save us.″Yes, Lord,″ they say in response.In this case, the word ″Lord″ might just be a title of honor and could simply mean ″Sir,″ as in, ″Yes, Sir.″ Alternatively, it is possible that they recognize Him as ″The Lord.″ We won’t be able to tell for certain.There is more to it, I believe, than just ″Sir.″

c. The result of faith 9:29-31

• (1) The presence of Jesus.
• He cures them by simply touching them.
• Eye illnesses were considered as unpleasant as leprosy in the ancient Near East.
• 14 As a result, interacting with them has a unique meaning.
• He doesn’t simply talk to them; he interacts with them.

He comes into contact with them at the moment of their subjugation.Then He informs them that they are not to tell anybody.According to previous discussion, it is possible that Jesus does this to avoid the political ambitions of the masses that would arise from the blind men identifying Him as ″Son of David,″ which would result from the blind men’s identification of Him as such.(2) The transgression of the males to whom they refuse to submit.They do not comply with his wishes for them.

This is the same phenomenon that we witnessed in the miracle of the leper who was commanded to be silent but refused to comply.They have experienced his kindness, yet they have refused to follow the command.I’m curious as to what it was that Jesus asked them not to share with the rest of the world.Without a doubt, if someone had inquired as to how they had been healed, they could have said, ″Jesus healed us.″ But, returning to the messianic reason we discussed before as to why Jesus didn’t stop, we may say that…Perhaps what Jesus didn’t want them to say was ″The Messiah, Son of David, has come to save Israel from…″ or anything along those lines.

Because of the way they approached Jesus, I assume it would have been their natural tendency as well.

II. INTERPRETATION

1. Every person, including the blind, recognizes Jesus as the Messiah. The irony is that they have not ″seen″ any miracles, yet the rest of the country has witnessed at least 17 miracles and has still failed to grasp the significance of them. In fact, in a matter of verses, the nation’s authorities would accuse Jesus of performing miracles by the power of Satan.
2. It is possible that the measure of faith is also the measure of blessing. When he raises the dead, for example, there is no need for faith to be expressed.
3. It is necessary to follow mercy with obedience
4. else, mercy would be wasted.

III. APPLICATIONS

1. Physical limitations do not stand in the way of spiritual knowledge.
2. In the same way that Jesus touched the blind men’s eyes, He touches us where we are hurting.
3. Is it necessary for me to be fully dedicated to obeying Him in order to benefit from His mercy? No, it is not needed, however it is highly desirable in many cases. It displays God’s kindness and goodness even more clearly than He already has done. There is a risk associated with delivering the message first. In reality, God is far more kind than we give Him credit for.
4. Are there any times in my life when I have experienced the power and grace of God in my life but have failed to follow through with obedience to God’s commands?
5. I have a responsibility to comply, even if it goes against my natural instincts. It is natural to want to share what you know, especially when there is exciting news to tell, but sometimes it is not the greatest idea to share or do what you know. According to what we have learned from the miracle of the leper, it may very well be detrimental to the cause of Christ rather than beneficial. 13 Matthew, Vol. 1, p. 351. Frederick Bruner, Matthew, Vol. 1, p. 351. 14 Matthew, Vol. 1, p. 349
6. Related Topics: Faith, Miracles
7. Frederick Bruner, Matthew Vol. 1, p. 349

How many times did Jesus heal the blind?

• A: Jesus was able to heal a large number of blind individuals.
• It is revealed that Jesus restored sight to a total of eight particular persons, and we are not informed how many others Jesus restored sight to in two further occasions.
• The following is a list of the eight people who were cured: 1.
• (Mt 9:27-31) Jesus healed ″two″ blind men by giving them sight.
• Secondly, by spitting on the blind man’s eyes (Mk 8:22-26), Jesus healed him and restored his sight.

In Matthew 12:22-23, Jesus healed a demon-possessed man who was blind and deaf as well as deaf and dumb.4.(Lk 18:35-43) While on his way into Jericho, Jesus miraculously restored sight to a blind man.*** 5.(Mt 20:29-34) As Jesus was leaving Jericho, he miraculously restored sight to ″two″ blind men.

Bartimaeus was the name of one of them (Mk 10:46-52) In John 9:1-41, Jesus heals a blind man by applying clay to his eyes and then instructing him to wash it away in the Pool of Siloam.*** 6.***Note: Some people believe that the numbers 4 and 5 allude to the same event.Apart from this, we have two occasions when Jesus miraculously restored sight to an unknown number of blind people: in (Mt 15:29-31) and (Jn 9:21-23).(Mt 21:14).

That despite a lot of individuals accomplished healing miracles in the Bible (both Old and New Testaments), only Jesus cured the ″blind!″ is ″fascinating,″ and it is something I had never observed before.This has to have some meaning, don’t you think?Considering the fact that only Jesus can convert darkness into light, I feel it is most likely a parallel (from a spiritual standpoint: see: Acts 26:15-18, 1 Pet 2:9, Jn 1:5-9).(Isa 35:5-6) and (Isa 61:1-2) were cited by Jesus in (Lk 4:17-21) and (Lk 7:18-23) to demonstrate that curing the blind was one of the signs that were foretold to herald the arrival of the Messiah.***Note: Another instance of Jesus curing the blind may be found in Acts 9:3-18, when Jesus blinded Paul from Heaven and subsequently returned his sight to him (through Ananias laying hands on Paul).Additional Questions and Answers

How many blind men did Jesus heal?

• Asked in the following category: General The most recent update was on February 22nd, 2020.
• The miracle of Jesus curing two blind men is recorded in the Gospel of Matthew as a miracle performed by Jesus.
• According to Mark’s account, when Jesus arrived in Bethsaida, a village in Galilee, he was approached by a blind man who implored him to heal him.
• Jesus took the man’s hand and escorted him out of town, sprinkling some spittle over his eyes and placing his hands on his shoulders for protection.
• Second, how many distinct methods did Jesus cure his disciples in total?

Healers can perform three sorts of healings: cures, in which an illness is alleviated, exorcisms, in which demons are expelled, and the resurrection of the dead.According to Karl Barth, the miracle of the Transfiguration of Jesus is unique among miracles in that it occurs to Jesus himself.What did Jesus say when he cured the blind man, in a similar vein?″I’m not sure,″ he said.As a result of this miracle, Jesus applies to himself the title Light of the World that he received in John 9:5, saying: ″When I am in the world, I am the Light of the World.″ This narrative serves as a prelude to John 9:39, in which Jesus figuratively explains why he came to this earth so that the blind would be able to see.

What exactly were the seven miracles that Jesus performed?In John 4:46-54, Jesus heals the son of a royal official in the town of Capernaum.John 5:1-15 describes Jesus’ healing of the paralyzed at Bethesda.In John 6:5-14, we read about Jesus feeding the 5000 people.In John 6:16-24, Jesus is depicted as walking on water.

How many times did Jesus heal a blind person?

Miracles of the eye and their interpretation Three situations in which Jesus performed visual miracles are documented. Several blind persons were cured by Jesus, according to the New Testament, at Jericho, Bethsaida, and Siloam.

Who is the blind man cured by Jesus in the gates of Jericho?

As Jesus traveled through Jericho on his way to Jerusalem, according to each of the three Synoptic Gospels, he healed a blind man near the city. The healing of a man called Bartimaeus is recounted in the Gospel of Mark, who was healed by Jesus as he was leaving the city of Jericho.

How many healing miracles did Jesus perform?

The miracles performed by Jesus Christ were numerous and varied, ranging from turning water into wine to resurrecting the dead. There have been about 17 distinct healing miracles that have been documented. The miracles performed by Jesus Christ included the curing of incurable diseases as well as the power to cure without the presence of the patient.

What happened to the blind man Jesus healed?

• As recorded in the Gospel of John, chapter 9, verses 1–12, Jesus encountered a man who had been blind from birth.
• … Jesus, in the same way that the Lord God made Adam from the dust of the ground, molds clay and fashions a new human being.
• ″Go,″ he instructed him, ″wash in the Pool of Siloam″ (this term literally translates as ″Sent Pool″).
• As a result, the man went out and washed before returning home.

How many blind eyes did Jesus open?

The miracle of Jesus curing two blind men is recorded in the Gospel of Matthew as a miracle performed by Jesus.

Who did Jesus bring back from death?

It is only in the Gospel of John (John 11:1–44) that Jesus performs a miracle in which he raises Lazarus of Bethany from the dead four days after his entombment. This miracle is the only one recorded in the New Testament.

Who was the first person Jesus healed?

According to the Gospel, Jesus traveled to the Decapolis, where he encountered a man who was deaf and mute, and he healed him. Specifically, Jesus first touched the man’s ears, and touched his tongue after spitting, and then said Ephphatha!, an Aramaic word meaning Be opened.

How did Bartimaeus know Jesus was the Son of David?

• ″Jesus, Son of David,″ Bartimaeus exclaims, pointing to the sky.
• …
• Bartimaeus’ remarks demonstrate his belief in Jesus as the Messiah.
• The throng instructed Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, to keep his mouth shut.
• According to them, he did not deserve to have Jesus listen to what he had to say.

Bartimaeus was adamant about remaining silent, and he yelled even louder because he desired to meet Jesus.

Where is Jericho located now?

Yerio (Hebrew: Yerio) is a Palestinian city in the West Bank that was established in 1967. It is located in the Jordan Valley, with the Jordan River to the east and Jerusalem to the west. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides. Jericho serves as the administrative center of the Jericho Governorate, which is administered by the Palestinian National Authority. …

Jericho
Name meaning	“Fragrant”

What were Jesus first two miracles?

• The rearing of the widow’s son is discussed on this page.
• The provision of 5,000 meals
• The rehabilitation of a paralyzed guy
• The storm has come to a standstill.
• The resurrected Christ

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How did Jesus heal Peter’s mother in law?

After leaving the temple, Jesus returns to Peter’s home, where he finds the mother of Peter’s wife lying in bed with a high fever. When Jesus touches her hand, the fever subsides, and she is able to stand and begin to await his arrival.

Why did Jesus do miracles?

First and foremost, Jesus performed miracles in order to demonstrate compassion and to fulfill human needs. For example, in Mark 1, Jesus comes across a man suffering from leprosy. … Due to the fact that the Bible teaches that Jesus is God manifested in the flesh. Jesus paints a picture of God in our minds’ eye.

Who did Jesus heal of leprosy?

The guy had broken the rule of Leviticus by approaching Jesus in this manner. In touching the leper, Jesus likewise goes against the letter of the law of Moses. Matthew 10:8 mentions particularly that when the Son sent out his disciples with orders to treat the ill, he especially addressed purifying the lepers.

Why did God heal the blind man?

According to Mark’s account, when Jesus arrived in Bethsaida, a village in Galilee, he was approached by a blind man who implored him to heal him. … According to Bede, ″by this miracle, Christ tells us how profound is the spiritual blindness of man, which can only be overcome by degrees, and by consecutive stages, coming to the light of Divine understanding.″

Why did Jesus say the man was born blind?

We know he is our son, and we also know he was born blind,″ the parents said. The reason for his parents’ statement was their fear of the Jews, who had already determined that anybody who admitted that Jesus was the Christ would be expelled from the synagogue. In order to prevent this, his parents stated, ″He is of legal age; ask him.″

Did Jesus heal two blind men (Matthew 20:29-34) or one blind man (Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43)?

• The ESV version of Matthew 20:29-34 reads as follows: 29 And as they made their way out of Jericho, a large mob trailed after him.
• 30 And lo, there were two blind men sitting by the side of the road, and when they heard that Jesus was walking by, they cried out, ″Lord, save us from ourselves!″ ″Son of David, please, Lord, have mercy on us!
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• Although there appear to be contradictions between the three verses, they all allude to the same occurrence.

As Jesus was leaving Jericho, two men were healed, according to the story in Matthew.Only one blind man is healed in both Mark and Luke, although Luke reports that it occurred while Jesus was entering Jericho, and Mark reports that it occurred as He was leaving Jericho.A number of reasonable reasons may be offered for the apparent differences.Instead of concluding that there is a conflict and that the Bible is incorrect, let’s take a closer look at them.The consistency of the reports, which begin with the two beggars sitting on the side of the road, demonstrates that this is the same episode as the previous one.

As they call out to Jesus, referring to Him as ″Son of David,″ they are rebuked by those who are standing nearby and told to be quiet, but they continue to shout out to Jesus (Matthew 20:30, Mark 10:48, and Luke 18:38), and in all three accounts, they are rebuked and told to be quiet but continue to shout out to Jesus (Matthew 20:31; Mark 10:48; Luke 18:39).The three narratives depict talks between Jesus and the beggars that are practically identical, and the conclusions of the stories are likewise nearly identical to one another.The beggars immediately get their sight and begin to follow Jesus in his footsteps.Interestingly, only one of the beggars is identified by Mark as Bartimaeus, presumably because Bartimaeus was well-known to Mark’s readers, or because they knew Bartimaeus’s father, Timaeus, whilst the other blind man was a complete unknown to Mark’s readers.In any event, the fact that Mark and Luke only mention one beggar does not imply that Matthew’s story is inaccurate or false.

It is never stated in Mark or Luke that there was just one beggar.They merely concentrate on one of the two, Bartimaeus, who was probably the most outspoken of the pair.The fact that Matthew refers to both of the blind men reaching out to Jesus indicates that there were two of them.The other point of contention is whether Jesus was approaching or exiting Jericho at the time of his death.Bible experts point out that there were two Jerichos at the time of the exodus: one was the mound of the old city (which is still standing today) and the other was the inhabited city of Jericho.While a result, it is possible that Jesus cured the two men as He was leaving the ancient city of Jericho and entering the new city of Jericho at the time of their healing.

1. In any event, to concentrate solely on these inconsequential details to the exclusion of everything else is to miss the essence of the story-Jesus cured the blind men, demonstrating that He was, in fact, the Son of God, with abilities much beyond those of a mortal man.
2. In contrast to the Pharisees, who refused to see what was right in front of them, our attitude to Jesus should be the same as that of the blind men: we should ask Him to give us spiritual eyes to see spiritual truth, identify Him for who He is, and submit to His will.
3. See the July 1st, 2013 answers.

• Please Vote ‘Yes’ Report it to others Jack Gutknecht is a lawyer who practices in the United States.
• Graduate of ABC/DTS with a guitar and a passion for music ministry Church of the Baptist Whether Jesus healed two blind men (Matthew 20:29-34) or only one blind man (Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43) is a matter of interpretation.
• PROBLEM: In Matthew, Christ is said to have cured two men, while in Mark, just one man is said to have been healed (10:46).
• This looks to be a direct contradiction in terms.
• When Jesus was on his way out of Jericho, how many blind men did he come across?

1. Matthew 20:29-30, Mark 10:46-47, and Luke 18:35 are examples of biblical passages.
2. 1.
3. The story of the two blind men (Matthew 20:29-30) – ″And while they were making their way out of Jericho, a large number of people followed Him.
4. 30 After hearing that Jesus was walking by, two blind men who were sitting by the road called out to Jesus, ″Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!″ and he responded by saying, ″Lord, have mercy on us!″ 2.
5. The story of the blind man (Mark 10:46-47) – ″And they *came* to the city of Jericho.
6. He passed by a blind beggar called Bartimaeus, son of Timaeus, who was sitting by the roadside as He was leaving Jericho with His followers and a large crowd.

47 Then, upon hearing the name ″Jesus the Nazarene″ on the other end, he broke down in tears and cried out, ″Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!″ 3.The story of the blind man (Luke 18:35,38) – ″And it so happened that, as He was approaching Jericho, a certain blind man was sitting by the side of the road, begging for money.38 And he cried out, ″Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!″ he pleaded with God.There is no inconsistency here.Matthew 20:29-30 makes it plain that there were two blind men waiting by the roadside as Jesus was leaving Jericho at the time of his departure.

1. If there are two blind guys there, it is almost guaranteed that there is at least one other blind man present as well.
2. Bartimeaus was the one who was the centre of attention.
3. Healers were summoned to assist both of them (Matthew 20:29-30).
4. Perhaps Mark and Luke concentrate on Bartimeaus’ story because he was the most outspoken and determined, a point that is worth highlighting for spiritual reasons in general.
5. God desires that we be persistent in bringing our needs before Him.
6. One of the beggars, named Bartimaeus, was sitting by the side of the road (Matt.

1. 20:30), while the other was blind.
2. Because he was the most outspoken of the two, as Michael pointed out, both Mark and Luke concentrated their attention on him.
3. SOLUTION: Although Mark only mentions one person being cured, this does not exclude out the possibility that there were two, as Matthew claims there were in fact.
4. For starters, Mark does not state that there was just one blind man healed in his account.

1. There were two, according to Matthew, and where there are two, there is always one, every single time!
2. Matthew had previously mentioned two demoniacs when Mark and Luke had only mentioned one (Matt.
3. 8:28-34), and Matthew now cites two blind men where Mark only mentions one (Matt.

8:35-36).Furthermore, the fact that Mark specifically cites the name of one blind man, Bartimaeus, as well as the name of his father (Timaeus, Mark 10:46), implies that Mark is concentrating on the one who was intimately familiar to him.If two individuals were to get a medal of honor from the President of the United States, and one of them happened to be your buddy, it is logical that you would only mention the one who you knew receiving the medal while telling the tale of the two recipients.0 answers received on May 29, 2019.Upvote, Share, and Report

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7. Maintain the appropriate tone and attitude of love and understanding
9. More information may be found in The Complete Guide to eBible.

How many blind men were healed near Jericho?

• Two twenties and ninety-nine As they were leaving Jericho, a big group of people trailed after them.
• 30 As a result of hearing that Jesus was coming by, two blind men who were seated by the road called out, ″Lord, have pity on us, Son of David!″ New American Standard Bible Matthew 20:29-30 One 46 Then they made their way to Jericho.
• A blind beggar called Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the side of the road as Jesus was about to leave Jericho with His followers and a big throng, and Jesus saw him.
• NASBu Mark 10:46:35 NASBu Mark 10:46:35 As Jesus neared the city of Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the side of the road, begging.
• The NASB Luke 18:35 SAB contradiction is 876.

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SAB can’t count

• ‘How many men were healed near Jericho?’ SAB expresses dissatisfaction.
• and provides the following alternatives: Two people, or only one.
• This is really absurd!
• Mr SAB, are you unable to count?
• There were a total of four blind persons who were healed in the vicinity of Jericho.

Let’s see how many we can get: The following men were killed while leaving Jericho: two men while leaving Jericho who were together (Matthew); one man while leaving Jericho who was alone, Bartimaeus (Mark); and one man while entering Jericho (Matthew) (Luke).Isn’t that the number four?According to my understanding, we should be more skeptical of the Skeptic Annotators than we should be of the Bible.

That’s great!

• Another point to examine is one that should not be overlooked.
• ″How many healings occurred around Jericho?″ can be the response of a Christian who is curious about the number of blind men who were cured near Jericho.
• I’m not sure how many, but there’s at least one.
• Isn’t it fantastic?’ I agree.
• With this inquiry, the Skeptic Annotator is just attempting to cast the Bible into discredit, and he will never say: ‘At least one, that’s fantastic!’ Consequently, many Christians have read this and similar stories throughout history, recognizing the grace of God and leaving the specifics to theologians, as they have done throughout history.

Liberal and orthodox theologians

• Personally, I don’t know of a single theologian who has justified the fact that four blind men were healed near Jericho, to be quite honest.
• What’s the harm in trying?
• Generally speaking, theologians believe that after a time of oral tradition, the portrayal of one healing occurrence was simply not retained precisely: was it while entering Jericho or was it while leaving Jericho?
• Was there only one or two men that were involved?
• Conservative biblical scholars believe that errors crept into the texts; orthodox biblical scholars believe that two men were healed, but that only one of them is mentioned in two of the accounts (Mark and Luke), leaving the question of where it took place unanswered: whether it took place as they entered or left Jericho.

orthodox theologians are also adopting the notion that modifications in knowledge occurred as a result of the oral tradition, which is a significant development.

Jesus’ stenographers

• Most painfully, they appear to accept the notion that the gospel writers altered Jesus’ spoken words, which is a shocking admission.
• According to the gospels of Mark and Luke, Jesus said, ″What do you (singular) want Me to accomplish for you?″ However, according to Matthew, He asked: ″What do you (plural) want Me to do for you (plural)?″ He then asked: ″What do you (plural) want Me to do for you?″ The three accounts have numerous similarities, and the notion that they are all describing the same incident appears to be a logical premise.
• We have seen, however, that Jesus was accompanied by scribes and stenographers who were quick on their feet.
• The most convincing evidence that we are dealing with three distinct occurrences comes in the form of differences in the spoken word.
• But how are the parallels to be explained in this case?

Living context

• During the night, while Jesus was with Zacchaeus, a cured man was seen walking through the streets of Jericho with his hands raised in triumph.
• When he got lost, he had no trouble finding his way because he was familiar with every stone on the road.
• He was not in the mood to sleep just now.
• He went to see his blind pals and began to explain what had occurred to them in broad strokes, like he had done before.
• After that, they devised a strategy.

When Jesus left the city the next day, his friends waited by the roadside to perform the same thing they had done the day before.They had done an excellent job of listening since they used virtually exactly the same language as their source.The people generously attempted to silence them (since they were referring to Jesus as ‘Son of David’ and Messiah, which was against the law), but they screamed louder and louder in response.Recognizing what was taking place, Jesus chose to talk to them in the same manner as he did the day before in order to console and cure them.There are no Bible inconsistencies.

Jesus Heals Bartimaeus: Bible Story

• He was a blind beggar who appealed to Jesus for pity and healing on the road to Emmaus.
• It is in his speech to Jesus as the Son of God that we can perceive the depth of Bartimaeus’ faith.
• While the rest of the audience is yelling at the blind guy to be quiet, Bartimaeus has only become louder!
• When Jesus instructs his followers to bring the blind man over to him, a miracle occurs as a result of the blind man’s faith.

Bible Text of Christ Healing the Blind Man

• And they arrived to Jericho, according to Mark 10:46-52.
• A blind beggar who happened to be the son of Timaeus was sitting by the roadside as Jesus was about to leave Jericho with his disciples and a large throng, and Jesus happened to see him.
• And when he realized it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to scream out, ″Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!″ And he continued to scream until he could no longer speak.
• And many people reprimanded him, ordering him to keep his mouth shut.
• And with more desperation, he screamed out, ″Son of David, have pity on me!″ And Jesus came to a complete halt and said, ″Call him.″ And they summoned the blind guy, addressing him as ″Mr ″Don’t lose hope.

Get to your feet; he is calling your name.″ And he leaped to his feet, threw off his cloak, and walked up to Jesus.After that, Jesus inquired of him, ″What would you like me to do for you?″ And the blind man approached him and asked, ″Rabbi, please allow me to regain my sight.″ ″Go your way,″ Jesus instructed him, noting that his faith had restored him to health.After that, he regained his vision and continued to accompany him on his journey.Towards the end of his journey, Jesus came across a blind man who was begging by the side of the road in Jericho.And when he noticed a large group of people passing by, he questioned as to what this signified.

His pursuers informed him that ″Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.″ ″Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!″ he screamed out in desperation.And others in front of him reprimanded him, ordering him to keep his mouth shut.And with more desperation, he screamed out, ″Son of David, have pity on me!″ And Jesus came to a complete halt and ordered him to be brought to him.And as he got close to him, he asked him, ″Can you tell me what you want me to do for you?″ ″Lord, please restore my sight to me,″ he pleaded.Then Jesus said to him, ″Recover your sight; your faith has restored you to health.″ After that, he recovered his sight and proceeded to follow him, giving thanks to God.

And when the people saw it, they all praised God for what they had done.

Bible Commentary about Bartimaeus

• As recorded in Mark 10:46-52, the name Bartimeus is given to a blind beggar whose eyes were opened by Jesus Christ as He traveled from Jericho to Jerusalem on His final trek to the city of David.
• It is virtually exactly the same story as that told in Luke 18:35-43, with the exception that the occurrence occurred ″when he drew near to Jericho″ and that the identity of the blind man is not mentioned.
• Another instance of sight restoration is recorded in Matthew 20:29-34, when two blind men are restored ″as they proceeded away from Jericho.″ Although it is not completely inconceivable that two or even three incidents are recorded, the consistency of the three tales makes this exceedingly doubtful in light of the other two reports.
• When you consider that they are both talking to the same occurrence, it is simple to see how the disparities emerged through the transmission of the narrative from one person to another.
• The major episode is well-documented, and the miracle cannot be dismissed on the basis of historical evidence alone.

The contradictions themselves provide as proof of the story’s widespread popularity before our Gospels took on their current shape in the first place.It is only the most mechanical understanding of inspiration that would demand that they be brought into harmony with one another.The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) is a resource for learning about the Bible.Bartimeus had heard about Jesus and his miracles, and upon discovering that he was traveling by, he believed that he would be able to restore his sight from his blindness.Whenever we turn to Christ for assistance or healing, we should consider him to be the prophesied Messiah.

The kind invitations Christ extends to us to come to him offer us reason to be hopeful that if we come to him, we will get what we have come for.It is necessary for those who wish to come to Jesus to lay away the garment of their own strength, to free themselves from every burden, and to be free from the sin that, like long robes, is most readily assailed by them (Hebrews 12:1).He pleaded with God that his eyes could be awakened.It is quite desirable to be able to earn our living; and when God has endowed men with limbs and senses, it is a disgrace for them to use their folly and slothfulness to render themselves effectively blind and lame.His eyes were opened as a result.

Thy faith hath healed thee: confidence in Christ as the Son of David, faith in his sympathy, and faith in his power; not thy repeated words, but thy faith; Christ putting thy faith to work; Christ putting thy faith to work Sinners should be encouraged to follow in the footsteps of blind Bartimeus.In places where the gospel is proclaimed or where written truth is spread, Jesus is passing by, and this is a chance to witness to him.Coming to Christ for spiritual health is not enough; once we have been cured, we must continue to follow him so that we may respect him and receive instruction from him, which is not easy.Those who have spiritual vision can recognize the beauty in Christ that will compel them to follow him wherever he leads them.Matthew Henry is a writer and poet.Commentary Find articles, videos, and audio sermons about this extraordinary tale of faith and healing in the section below.

1. You may also read the entire Bible narrative of Jesus curing the blind Bartimaeus.
2. Photograph courtesy of wikimediacommons

Healing the two blind men in Galilee – Wikipedia

The miracle of Jesus curing two blind men is recorded in the Gospel of Matthew as a miracle performed by Jesus. Immediately following the tale of the Daughter of Jairus, this one follows suit.

Narrative

• In the Gospel narrative, as Jesus continues his trip after raising Jairus’ daughter, two blind men follow him, screaming out, ″Have pity on us, Son of David!″ as they pass by.
• When he returns home, the blind men approach him and he inquires, ″Do you feel that I am capable of completing this task?″ They respond with, ″Yes, Lord.″ Their vision is restored after he touches their eyes and says, ″According to your faith, may it be done to you.″ He orders them to keep the word of the healing to themselves, but they go out and disseminate it ″throughout that region.″

Development

• The narrative is a rough version of a passage from the Gospel of Mark, which tells of the healing of a blind man named Bartimeus, who was cured.
• In accordance with the author of the Matthew Gospel’s custom, the number of people is doubled and any extraneous details are omitted.
• After that, in the same Gospel (Matthew 20:29-34) the same story is presented in much the same way, with practically similar details.

Significance

‘Son of David,’ according to the author of the Matthew Gospel, is used to signify that Jesus’ healings demonstrate that he is the promised Messiah.

See also

• Life of Jesus in the New Testament
• Miracles of Jesus

References

1. R. T. France’s The Gospel of Matthew (New International Commentary on the New Testament), published on July 27, 2007, ISBN 080282501X, page 365
2. Biblegateway.com’s The Gospel of Matthew (New International Commentary on the New Testament), published on July 27, 2007, ISBN 080282501X, page 365
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4. Matthew 9:27-31
5. Daniel J. Harrington, The Gospel of Matthew (Liturgical Press, 1991), page 133
6. Graham H. Twelftree, Jesus the Miracle Worker: A Historical and Theological Study (InterVarsity Press, 1999), page 120
7. Matthew 9:27-31
8. Matthew 9:27-31
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Blind man of Bethsaida – Wikipedia

• The Blind Man of Bethsaida is the subject of one of Jesus’ miracles, which is recorded in the Gospels as being performed on him.
• It is only found in Mark 8:22-26, and there is the only place that it appears.
• Researchers disagree on the specific location of Bethsaida in this passage, although it is most likely Bethsaida Julias, which is located on the northern coast of Lake Galilee.
• According to Mark’s account, when Jesus arrived in Bethsaida, a village in Galilee, he was approached by a blind man who implored him to heal him.
• Jesus took the man’s hand and escorted him out of town, sprinkling some spittle over his eyes and placing his hands on his shoulders for protection.

″I saw folks wandering around like trees,″ the man explained.Jesus repeated the treatment, which resulted in clear and flawless vision for the whole time.″Do not go into the town,″ Jesus said, ″and do not inform anybody in the town,″ either.(From the New King James Version.) The authenticity of the narrative, despite the fact that it is only contained in Mark, may be supported by the criteria of embarrassment, because it might be claimed that early Christians would not have been pleased with the fact that Jesus had to deliver two blessings in order to accomplish the desired effect.According to Bede, ″by this miracle, Christ tells us how profound is the spiritual blindness of man, which can only be overcome by degrees, and by consecutive stages, coming to the light of Divine understanding.″ The feeding of the crowd in Luke 9:16 is the only additional miracle that Jesus did in Bethsaida that is documented in the New Testament, despite the fact that John 21:25 claims that Jesus performed many more miracles than have been recorded.

Following the teaching of Jesus in Matthew 11:21, he condemned the city for its lack of faith in him, despite ″the wonderful wonders done in you.″

See also

• New Testament portrayal of Jesus’ life and ministry, including the parables of Jesus and the healing of the blind man Bartimaeus.

References

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Blind Bartimaeus (Mark 10: 46–52) – The identity of Jesus – CCEA – GCSE Religious Studies Revision – CCEA

• Mark was present at several pivotal episodes in Jesus’ life and was a firsthand witness to them. From the beginning, he refers to him as the Son of God
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• Bartimaeus was a blind beggar who lived in Jericho who Jesus came across while on his route to Jerusalem.
• As Jesus was leaving Jericho, he was followed by a huge throng.
• It’s likely that the group was on their way to Jerusalem for the holiday of Passover.
• This miracle took place a week before Jesus’ death, making it the final miracle that Mark mentions in his book of the gospels.
• ″Jesus, Son of David,″ Bartimaeus exclaims, pointing to the sky.

″Please have pity on me!″ The statements of Bartimaeus demonstrate his belief in Jesus as the Messiah.The Messiah, according to Jewish tradition, would be a descendant of King David.Jewish people also thought that disease and incapacity were punishments from God for sins done by the person who was afflicted with these conditions.The throng instructed Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, to keep his mouth shut.According to them, he did not deserve to have Jesus listen to what he had to say.

Bartimaeus was adamant about remaining silent, and he yelled even louder because he desired to meet Jesus.When Jesus heard his demand, he summoned him to the side of the road and asked him what he wanted.Bartimaeus came to Jesus and begged him to restore his sight.″Your faith has made you well,″ Jesus tells him after healing him.Published in 1774, this artwork depicts Jesus giving sight to Bartimaeus.

Bartimaeus is a key figure in the story because his response to Jesus’ healing serves as a model for us all.Following his healing, Bartimaeus immediately went to follow Jesus.It is believed that he was a member of Jesus’ group of disciples that traveled to Jerusalem and remained with him until his death.The conclusion of the messianic secret is revealed in this narrative.It is because he want to make his identity as Messiah known as he prepares to enter Jerusalem and face his impending death that Jesus does not warn Bartimaeus to be silent.

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Book of Signs – Wikipedia

• It is popularly known as the Book of Signs in Christian study, and it is a segment of the Gospel of John that spans from verse 1 to the conclusion of Chapter 12 that bears this name.
• It is sung after the Hymn to the Word and before the Book of Glory, and it is sung in English.
• It is so titled because it contains accounts of seven important events, which are commonly referred to as ″signs″ or ″miracles.″

Location in text

• Scholars generally agree that the Gospel of John may be divided into four sections: a prologue (John 1:1-18), the Book of Signs (1:19-12:50), the Book of Glory (also known as Exaltation) (13:1-20:31), and an epilogue (John 20:31).
• (chapter 21).
• 20:30 (John 20:30) Many other signs were done in Jesus’ presence in front of the disciples, which are not included in this book; 31 but these have been recorded so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing will result in your receiving life through His name (John 1:12).
• It is because of this statement by the author of the gospel that the signs have been chosen that they are examined in a series of seven signs.

Seven Signs

The term ″Seven Signs″ links to this page. J.D. Wilkes is the name of the documentary film that was released in 2007. The seven indicators are as follows:

1. The miracle of turning water into wine at Cana in John 2:1-11, which is referred to as ″the first of the signs″
2. healing the royal official’s son in Capernaum in John 4:46-54
3. feeding the 5000 in John 6:5-14
4. Jesus walking on water in John 6:16-24
5. healing the man born blind in John 9:1-7
6. the raising of Lazarus in John 11:1-45
7. the raising of Lazarus in John 11:1-45
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Some historians and theologians believe that the Gospel of John contains evidence of new creation theology, with the resurrection of Jesus serving as the inferred eighth sign, signaling a week of creation followed by a new creation beginning with the resurrection.

Other lists of seven signs

• Some people are not in agreement with this list of seven indicators.
• A number of scholars, including John Marsh and Stephen Smalley, have proposed six initial signs (seeing Jesus’ walking on water as a component of the feeding of the 5000, rather than as an independent sign in itself), with the seventh sign being the crucifixion of Jesus and his appearance to Thomas after his resurrection (20:26-29).
• Because the term ″sign″ is used in John 2:18, Anthony T.
• Selvaggio substitutes the purification of the Temple for walking on water in his interpretation.

Eighth sign

Others, such as John Hutchinson and E. W. Bullinger, have emphasized a sequence of eight indications that culminates in the miraculous capture of fish in John 21:1-14, which they believe is a sign of the coming of the Messiah.

References

1. The authors, Köstenberger, Andreas J.
2. Kellum, Leonard Scott
3. Quarles, Charles L., published a paper in which they say: (2009). ″The Gospel of John,″ as it is known. The Cradle, the Cross, and the Crown: An Introduction to the New Testament is an introduction to the New Testament. ISBN 9780805443653
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5. Nashville, Tennessee: B&H Publishing Group. The Bible Knowledge Commentary, which was retrieved on June 21, 2016. John F. Walvoord and Roy B. Zuck 1983 ISBN 0-88207-812-7 page 269
6. John F. Walvoord and Roy B. Zuck Christian D. von Dehsen’s ″The Gospel of John″ is available online. Oxford Biblical Studies Online is a resource for anyone interested in biblical studies. Oxford University Press is a publishing house based in Oxford, England. This page was last modified on February 7, 2020. This part of the Gospel of John is distinguished by seven ″signs,″ which are as follows: Beginning at the Beginning, by Rob Bell, published by Poets Prophets & Preachers
7. John Marsh, Saint John (Pelican New Testament Commentary, 1968), p.65
8. Stephen Smalley in The Oxford Companion to the Bible (OUP, 1993), p.373
9. Anthony T. Selvaggio, The Seven Signs (Reformation Heritage Books, 2010), p5-6
10. John Hutchison, Our Lord’s Signs in St. John’s Gospel: Discussions Chiefly Exegetical and Doctrinal on the Eight Miracles in

Miracles Of Jesus: Jesus Heals An Official’s Son At Capernaum In Galilee

• While on earth, Jesus accomplished over 40 miracles, including healing the sick, manipulating the natural elements of nature, and even raising people from the dead, among other things.
• Generally speaking, a miracle is defined as an occurrence that occurs outside of the realm of normalcy.
• Each month, we will take a deeper look at one of His miracles in order to gain a better understanding of the depth of His affection for us.
• Understanding Jesus’ miracles has the potential to transform your life, and it all begins with trusting in Him via confidence in Him.
• It was in John 4:46-54 when the tale of Jesus’ second known miracle was told, in which he was described as curing the son of a royal nobleman.

″Jesus returned to Cana in Galilee, where He had previously performed the miracle of turning water into wine.″There was also a royal official whose son was ill in Capernaum,″ says the author.When the man learned that Jesus had arrived in Galilee from Judea, he set out on foot to cover the more than 20 miles that separated them.When he finally approached Jesus, the official greeted him as ″Sir,″ and pleaded with him to return with him so that he might heal his son, who was on the verge of death.Despite the fact that the guy was in a position of legal power, he was surrendering to Jesus.

″Unless you witness miraculous signs and wonders, you will never believe,″ Jesus said in response.The officer was certain that Jesus could cure his kid and he remained firm in his belief.″You are free to depart,″ Jesus said after acknowledging the man’s conviction.″Your son is going to live.″ The dad complied and returned to his son, believing that all Jesus had to do was utter the words and his kid would be restored to health.As the man made his way back to Capernaum, several of his slaves rushed to meet him, bringing the happy news that his son had been healed with them.

It occurred to the dad that his son had been cured at precisely the same instant that Jesus had declared, ″Your kid lives.″ In the aftermath of this miracle, the man’s entire family came to believe in God.This specific miracle was chosen by John to be recorded because it revealed that Jesus had the ability to heal a dying boy who was 20 miles away.Everyone who believes in God should practice this kind of faith; even if it is not visible, we must put our confidence in God and rely on his promises.God’s miraculous abilities are not hindered by the passage of time or distance.We must ask, and then move forward in the belief that our prayers will be answered, just like the man in this tale did, to be successful.The act of exercising our faith will help it grow and become more powerful in the process.

1. God’s benefits come to us as a result of our confidence in Him, and we should demonstrate this to others.

When Jesus Healed the Sick and Other Miracles in Chronological Order

• When Jesus Christ was on the world, he worked miracles by touching, healing, and altering the lives of untold numbers of people.
• The miracles of Jesus, like other occurrences throughout his life, were witnessed and recorded by eyewitnesses.
• The four Gospels each contain 37 accounts of Jesus’ miracles, with Mark’s Gospel containing the most number.
• These testimonies reflect only a fraction of the countless numbers of persons who have been restored to wholeness by the savior.
• The last line of John’s Gospel provides another explanation: ″There were many other acts that Jesus accomplished as well.

In the event that each and every one of them were written down, I believe that even the entire planet would not have enough space for the books that would be produced.″ (John 21:25, New International Version) The 37 miracles performed by Jesus Christ that are recorded in the New Testament are intended to accomplish a specific goal.None of them were carried out at random, for fun, or as a spectacle.Each was accompanied with a message, and each either satisfied a significant human need or proved Christ’s identity and authority as the Son of God, depending on the situation.At times, Jesus declined to perform miracles because they did not fit into one of two categories: 1) miracles that were performed in the presence of witnesses or 2) miracles that were performed in the presence of an audience.When Herod finally got to meet Jesus, he was overjoyed since he had been longing to do so because he had heard so much about him and was hoping to witness some sort of miracle performed by him.

As a result, he interrogated him for a long time without receiving a response.(Luke 23:8–9, English Standard Version)

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