1. In Jesus’ four years of ministry the Gospels record 35 miracles.
a. First year: seven miracles (see 1–7).
b. Second year: twelve miracles (see 8–19).
c. Third year: five miracles (see 20–24).
d. Fourth year: twelve miracles (see 25–35).
2. Only two miracles are recorded by all four Gospel accounts (see 18, 34).
3. Sixteen of his miracles are mentioned by only one of the Gospels.
a. Three of Matthew’s twenty-two miracles are unique: 15, 16, 26.
b. Two of Mark’s nineteen miracles are unique: 21, 23.
c. Five of Luke’s nineteen miracles are unique: 5, 10, 28, 29, 30.
d. Six of John’s nine miracles are unique: 1, 2, 17, 24, 31, 35.
4. The first and last miracles are recorded by John alone (see 1, 35).
5. His miracles were performed anywhere and everywhere.
a. At a wedding (see 1).
b. At funerals (see 10, 14, 31).
c. In graveyards (see 12).
d. In synagogues (see 3, 8, 28).
e. In homes (see 4, 7, 14, 20, 29).
f. On seashores (see 35).
g. In a garden (see 34).
h. On a mountain (see 18, 22).
i. By a pool (see 17).
j. In boats (see 5, 11).
6. Our Lord touched the person during eleven of his miracles (see 4, 6, 14, 15, 19, 21, 23, 25, 28, 32, 34).
7. On one occasion he was touched (see 13).
8. On three occasions he spat while accomplishing the miracle (see 21, 23, 24).
9. Five of the miracles were performed on the Sabbath (see 8, 17, 24, 28, 29).
10. Five times, Jesus’ compassion is mentioned as motivating his performing miracles (see 6, 10, 18, 22, 32).
11. Jesus was filled with amazement during two of his miracles (see 9, 20).
12. Jesus groaned during one miracle (see 21).
13. Jesus wept during one miracle (see 31).
14. Four of his miracles had far-reaching impacts.
a. One resulted in the full-time call of Peter, Andrew, James, and John (see 5).
b. One sealed his doom with the Pharisees (see 31).
c. One signified the divine rejection of Israel (see 33).
d. One doubtless saved Peter from instant death (see 34).
15. Some of his miracles revealed the characteristics of the human heart.
a. Its lack of faith (see 2, 11, 19).
b. Its wickedness (see 5, 16, 17, 27, 28).
c. Its ingratitude (see 30).
16. Sometimes he asked a question as he performed the miracle.
a. Woman, what are you doing to me? (John 2:4; see 1).
b. Which is easier to say, Your sins be forgiven you, or, Take up your bed and walk? (Luke 5:23; see 7).
c. Is it lawful to do good on the Sabbath? (Mark 3:4; see 8).
d. Where is your faith? (Luke 8:25; see 11).
e. What is your name? (Luke 8:30; see 12).
f. Who touched my clothing? (Mark 5:30; see 13).
g. Do you believe that I can do this? (Matt 9:28; see 15).
h. Do you wish to get well? (John 5:6; see 17).
i. Where shall we buy loaves of bread? (Luke 9:13; see 18).
j. What made you doubt? (Matt 14:31; see 19).
k. How many loaves do you have? (Matt 15:34; see 22).
l. Do you see anything? (Mark 8:23; see 23).
m. From whom do the kings of the earth collect tribute? (Matt 17:25; see 26).
n. If Satan is casting out Satan, how then shall his kingdom stand? (Matt 12:26; see 27).
o. Where have you laid him? (John 11:34; see 31).
p. What do you wish for me to do for you? (Matt 20:32; see 32).
q. Children, have you anything to eat? (John 21:5; see 35).
17. Sometimes he issued a command as he performed the miracle.
a. Fill up the water jars with water (John 2:7; see 1).
b. Launch out where it is deep and let down your nets for a catch (Luke 5:4; see 5).
c. Stretch out your hand (Luke 6:10; see 8).
d. Rise, take up your bed and walk (Matt 9:6; see 7, 17).
e. Have the men recline for eating in groups of fifty (Mark 6:40; see 18).
f. Come! (Matt 14:29; see 19).
g. Go and wash in the Pool of Siloam (John 9:11; see 24).
h. Go to the sea and cast in a hook and take the first fish that comes up (Matt 17:27; see 26).
i. Lazarus, come forth (John 11:43; see 31).
j. Cast out the net on the right side of the boat and you will find some (John 21:6; see 35).