Miracles Ø Show that Jesus is God Ø Help to strengthen our faith Ø Show Jesus’ love for others Ø Show He answers our prayers
Magic vs. Miracle Ø Ø Ø Ø ____ Mom buys your favorite candies without being asked. ____ A person is raised from the dead. ____ A rabbit is pulled from a hat. ____ The sun sets. ____ After prayers to God, a person is healed. ____ A pizza arrives at your door but you did not order it. ____ A man escapes from an accident unharmed. ___ A person skates on ice.
The Wedding Feast at Cana
Wedding at Cana
The calming of the Storm at Sea
The Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish
The greatest miracle of all! The Holy Eucharist!
Test Review 1. Did Jesus do miracles? Yes 2. Is Jesus God? Yes No No 3. Did Jesus raise a little girl from the dead? Yes No
Fill in the blanks. two five first last wine blood 1. The ______ miracle of Jesus was at a wedding. 2. Jesus changed water into _____. 3. Later, Jesus fed many people with ____ loaves and two fish.
Multiple Choice Why did Jesus perform miracles? 1. 2. 3. Because He was magic To show He was God Because He wanted people to follow Him By what power could Jesus do miracles? 1. 2. 3. Because He was magic By His power as man Because He is God