The Bible showcases God’s power through miracles, demonstrating His authority over nature, life, and all creation. Miracles reveal God’s compassion, build faith, and affirm His sovereignty. Here are 16 core verses that highlight the significance of miracles in the Bible.
1. Exodus 14:21
“And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the Lord caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided.”
The parting of the Red Sea demonstrates God’s power to deliver His people and alter the natural order.
2. Psalm 77:14
“Thou art the God that doest wonders: thou hast declared thy strength among the people.”
This verse acknowledges God as a God of wonders, revealing His mighty works to strengthen the faith of His people.
3. Matthew 19:26
“But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.”
Jesus assures His followers that God’s power transcends human limitations, making miracles possible.
4. John 2:11
“This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.”
Jesus’ first miracle at Cana revealed His divine glory and inspired faith among His disciples.
5. Acts 3:6-7
“Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.”
The healing of the lame man shows the power of Jesus’ name, working miracles through His followers.
6. Mark 16:17-18
“And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.”
Jesus promises that believers will perform miraculous signs, confirming their faith and God’s power in them.
7. Matthew 14:19-21
“And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full.”
The feeding of the five thousand illustrates Jesus’ compassion and ability to provide abundantly through miraculous means.
8. Luke 18:27
“And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.”
Jesus reminds His followers that what seems impossible to humans is possible with God’s intervention.
9. John 11:43-44
“And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes.”
Jesus’ raising of Lazarus from the dead exemplifies His authority over life and death.
10. 1 Corinthians 12:10
“To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues.”
Paul speaks of miracles as one of the spiritual gifts given by the Holy Spirit to the Church, empowering believers to continue God’s work.
11. Matthew 9:6-7
“But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house. And he arose, and departed to his house.”
This miracle of healing demonstrates that Jesus has both the authority to heal physically and forgive sins.
12. Psalm 105:5
“Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;”
The psalmist encourages believers to recall God’s miraculous works as reminders of His greatness.
13. Hebrews 2:4
“God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?”
This verse highlights that God performed miracles to confirm His message through His messengers.
14. Isaiah 41:10
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
Though not a miracle itself, this promise of God’s presence and help reassures believers of His power in all situations.
15. Mark 5:34
“And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.”
Jesus heals the woman with the issue of blood, demonstrating that faith is often the catalyst for receiving miracles.
16. Exodus 15:26
“And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the Lord thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the Lord that healeth thee.”
This verse reveals God as the healer of His people, promising health and protection to those who follow Him.
Parting Thought
The Bible presents miracles as powerful acts of God that reveal His love, authority, and compassion for humanity. These verses illustrate that miracles are possible through faith, divine intervention, and the empowerment of believers by the Holy Spirit. By studying these miraculous events, believers are reminded that God remains active and capable of intervening in their lives. In trusting His power, they find hope and reassurance that God’s miracles continue to be relevant and transformative.
