What Does the Bible Say About Miracles?

Key Scriptures and spiritual guidance on miracles

The Bible presents miracles as extraordinary events that demonstrate God's power and sovereignty over creation. In both the Old and New Testaments, miracles serve as signs that confirm the divine authority of God's messengers. For instance, Moses performed miracles in Egypt to persuade Pharaoh to release the Israelites, while Jesus performed numerous miracles, including healing the sick and raising the dead, to reveal His identity as the Son of God.

Miracles are often associated with faith. In the Gospels, Jesus frequently emphasizes the importance of belief in the context of performing miracles. For example, He tells the woman with the issue of blood that her faith has made her well (Mark 5:34). This suggests that miracles are not just random acts of power but are often tied to the faith of those involved, highlighting a relational aspect between God and humanity.

Additionally, the Bible indicates that miracles serve a purpose beyond mere spectacle; they are intended to inspire faith and lead people to a deeper understanding of God's nature. In John 20:30-31, it is stated that the signs performed by Jesus were written down so that people may believe that He is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing, they may have life in His name. Thus, miracles are a means of revelation and invitation into a relationship with God.

Finally, while miracles are significant, the Bible also teaches that they are not the sole basis for faith. In Matthew 12:39, Jesus cautions against seeking signs, indicating that true faith should be grounded in a relationship with God rather than solely in miraculous occurrences. This perspective encourages believers to seek a deeper spiritual connection rather than just seeking miraculous experiences.

Bible Verses About Miracles

John 2:1–3KJV

“And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.”

Matthew 14:13–15KJV

“When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities. And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick. And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves victuals.”

Mark 4:35–37KJV

“And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships. And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.”

Luke 8:43–45KJV

“And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any, Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched. And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said, Master, the multitude throng thee and press thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?”

John 11:1–3KJV

“Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.) Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.”

The Acts of the Apostles 3:1–3KJV

“Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple; Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms.”

Matthew 9:27–29KJV

“And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us. And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord. Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you.”

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