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Miracles = dynameis (Gk) = “mighty deeds/ deeds of power” Types of miracle stories: Exorcisms Healings Resuscitations Nature miracles
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Miracle workers: 1. Gods and goddesses 2. Prophets and holy people: e.g. Moses 3. Divine men: e.g. Roman Emperor Vespasian (r. 69-79) 4. Professional exorcists 5. Professional magicians 6. Christian charismatics Christian miracle stories validating Christ’s position as son of God, strengthening faith
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Healings - Peter’s mother and others: Mk 1: 29-34 Mt 8: 14-17; recalling of Isa 53: 4 Lk 4: 38-41
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Messiahs in Mark: 1. Secret Messiah 2. Suffering Messiah 3. Coming Messiah
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Opposing old Jewish order: Paralytic (Mt 9: 1-8 [recalling of Dan 7: 13]; Mk 2: 1-12; Lk 5: 17-26) Withered arm (Mk 3: 1-6; Lk 6: 6-11; Mt 12: 10-13)
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Walking on water: Mt 14: 22-33: reminder of need for faith Mk 6: 47-52: secret Messiah
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Reminder of need for faith: Hemorrhaging woman (e.g. Mk 5: 27-34) Epileptic (Mt 17: 14-21 vs. Mk 9: 14-29)
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Curing the blind man: Lk 18: 34-43: “son of David,” vs. Mk 10: 46-52, 12: 35-37 Mt 20: 29-34: two blind men
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