Miracles of Jesus I (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Multiple purposes of miracle stories
Multiple purposes of miracle stories
Show God's power, faith's role, & Jesus' identity/mission
Jesus' first words to paralysed man
Jesus' first words to paralysed man
Son, your sins are forgiven
Why leaders accused Jesus of blasphemy
Why leaders accused Jesus of blasphemy
Claimed authority to forgive sins - only God can do this
What paralysed man healing demonstrates
What paralysed man healing demonstrates
Authority over spiritual & physical realms
Who was Jairus?
Who was Jairus?
A synagogue leader
Jesus' words to Jairus about his daughter
Jesus' words to Jairus about his daughter
Don't be afraid; just believe
What Jairus' daughter miracle reveals
What Jairus' daughter miracle reveals
Jesus' power over death itself
What happened when Jesus visited Nazareth
What happened when Jesus visited Nazareth
People responded with scepticism & disbelief
Why Jesus couldn't do many miracles at Nazareth
Why Jesus couldn't do many miracles at Nazareth
Lack of faith; faith creates conditions for miracles
Nature of faith in Jesus' miracles
Nature of faith in Jesus' miracles
Active trust taking steps, not passive belief
Three expressions of faith in miracle stories
Three expressions of faith in miracle stories
Faith of others, personal faith, absence of faith
Jesus' authority shown in miracles
Jesus' authority shown in miracles
Over both physical & spiritual ailments
What miracles prefigure for Catholics
What miracles prefigure for Catholics
Victory over sin & death through crucifixion & resurrection