Miracles on the Roads of Palestine “Jesus Christ walked the roads of Palestine, healing the sick,; causing the blind to see, and raising the dead” The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles

If you knew that the Savior were coming to visit today, whom would you bring to Him to be healed? Why?

“Miracle” “A miracle is an extraordinary event caused by the power of God. Miracles are an important element in the work of Jesus Christ. They include healings, restoring the dead to life, and resurrection. Faith is necessary in order for miracles to be manifested” (Guide to the Scriptures, “Miracle”’scriptures.lds.org)

“Miracle” “Often a miracle is described as "being healed without a full explanation by medical science" or as "avoiding catastrophic danger by heeding a clear prompting.“ However, defining a miracle this way neglects the vital role of faith in the receipt of a miracle.” Elder Donald L. Hallstrom: 'Has the Day of Miracles Ceased?’ October 2017 General Conference

World’s View Miracles Belief Gospel Truth Faith Miracles Produce Gospel Truth Faith Miracles Results in Reinforces

Miracles What was Jesus first miracle? (What’s the symbolism?) Greatest miracle ever? Greatest miracle today?

Elder Oaks: “Faith means _______” What’s the priesthood holder’s responsibility in healing? What’s the sick person’s responsibly for healing? Can we change God’s mind? We can change OUR mind Why have an Apostle give a blessing rather than a father? Is there an advantage? Is there more power when more people pray or administer? How many blessings should be given? When should other blessings be given?

Doctrine of Angels and Demons Daniel 10:1-3, 5-6, 11-13

“As we go through life, we ofttimes build a rock wall between ourselves and heaven. This wall is built by our unrepented sins. In our wall there may be stones of many different sizes and shapes. There could be stones because we have been unkind to someone, criticism of leaders or teacher, a lack of forgiveness, vulgar thoughts and actions, dishonesty, selfishness, and so on. In spite of the wall He still sends his messages from heaven; but instead of being able to penetrate our hearts, they hit the wall that we have built up and bounce off. His messages don’t penetrate, so we say, “He doesn’t hear,” or “He doesn’t answer.” Sometimes this wall is very formidable, and the great challenge of life is to destroy it…or to cleanse ourselves, purifying this inner vessel so that we can be in tune with the Spirit.” (Elder H Burke Peterson, Ensign, “Prayer. Try Again”)

Come, Follow Me Mark 1:23-28. Doctrinally, how did the unclean spirit recognize Jesus? “We know from the scriptures that there was a war in heaven and that Lucifer rebelled and, with his followers, ‘was cast out into the earth’ [Revelation 12:9]. He is determined to disrupt our Heavenly Father’s plan and seeks to control the minds and actions of all” (Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2011, 16). See D&C 6:16

Mark 1 On one occasion I heard the late Apostle Marriner W. Merrill, President of the Logan Temple, relate this extraordinary incident. He was sitting in his office one morning, he said, when he noticed from the window a company of people coming up the hill to the Temple. As they entered the Temple grounds, they presented rather a strange appearance, not only in dress but on their mode of travel. Some were riding on horses, others were in conveyances, and still others were afoot. He wondered who they could be as he was not looking for accompany of such size that particular morning. They dismounted from their horses, stepped down from their conveyances, put their animals under the shade and walked about complacently as if they had a perfect right to be there.

Mark 1 Brother Merrill asked their leader: “Who are you and who are these people who have come up and taken possession of the Temple unannounced?” He answered and said: “I am Satan and these are my people.” “Brother Merrill then said: “What do you want? Why have you come here?” Satan replied: “I don't like the work that is going on in this Temple and feel that it should be discontinued. Will you stop it?” Brother Merrill answered and said emphatically, “No, we will not stop it. The work must go on.” “Since you refuse to stop it, I will tell you what I propose to do,” the adversary said, “I will take these people, my followers, and will instruct them to whisper in the ears of the people, persuading them not to go to the temple and thus bring about a stop to your temple work.” Satan then withdrew . Rudger Clawson, Deseret News, Dec. 12, 1936

Healing at the Pool of Bethesda John 5:2-15 Why would He ask the man to take up his bed? Bethesda can be translated as “house of mercy” (Bible Dictionary, “Bethesda”).

Luke 5:12-15 Heals a leper Healings What could it have meant to be touched by the Savior?

Leprosy

Is there an event in Christ’s life that involves 2 birds? Cleansing a Leper Leviticus 14:4 “Then shall the priest command to take for him that is to be cleansed two birds alive and clean, and cedar wood, and scarlet and hyssop.” Is there an event in Christ’s life that involves 2 birds? Why two birds? What two things does Christ help us overcome?

Cedar helps preserve other things from decay and corruption. Cleansing a Leper Leviticus 14:4 “Then shall the priest command to take for him that is to be cleansed two birds alive and clean, and cedar wood, and scarlet and hyssop.” Cedar helps preserve other things from decay and corruption.

Scarlet = A Scarlet Dyed Cloth (Footnote) Cleansing a Leper Leviticus 14:4 “Then shall the priest command to take for him that is to be cleansed two birds alive and clean, and cedar wood, and scarlet and hyssop.” Scarlet = A Scarlet Dyed Cloth (Footnote) Is there an event in Christ’s life that involved a scarlet cloth?

Is there an event in Christ’s life that involved hyssop? Cleansing a Leper Leviticus 14:4 “Then shall the priest command to take for him that is to be cleansed two birds alive and clean, and cedar wood, and scarlet and hyssop.” A purifying plant Is there an event in Christ’s life that involved hyssop?

Overcoming sin and death John 19:29 “Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a sponge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth.” The Cedar Wood? Hyssop? Scarlet? Overcoming sin and death

Why was the blood of the bird mixed with the water? [Hint: see Moses 6:59] Leviticus 14:5: And the priest shall command that one of the birds be killed over running water. John 19:34 “But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water.”

Christ’s bleeding in 7 different areas Leviticus 14:7: Blood shall sprinkle upon him that is to be cleansed from the leprosy seven times, and shall pronounce him clean. Christ’s bleeding in 7 different areas

Cleansing a Leper Washed Clean (Boyd K Packer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUoXAcOoQNU

Cleansing a Leper Washed Clean (Boyd K Packer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUoXAcOoQNU

Miracles Matthew 12, Mark 3, Luke 5, John 5,