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A supernatural act of God that breaks the normal rules
lightbulbGod overriding the natural order to make a point — not magic, but a sign pointing to who He is
121 mentions across 25 books
Jesus performed many: healing the sick, raising the dead, calming storms, feeding thousands. They weren't magic tricks — they were signs pointing to who He was and what God's kingdom looks like.
The locust plague is framed here as a miracle in reverse — God demonstrating control over creation itself by weaponizing nature to erase Egypt's food supply entirely.
Salvation on the ShoreExodus 14:29-31The miracle is now complete and visible — not abstract faith but concrete proof washed up on shore, transforming Israel's fearful doubt into worship and belief in a single extraordinary morning.
The Victory Anthem and the Bitter Water Plot TwistThe crossing of the sea is cited as the defining miracle — the supernatural parting and closing of waters that made Israel's escape and Egypt's destruction possible — framing the chapter's song as a response to divine intervention.
Quail and Mystery Bread DropExodus 16:13-15Miracle is highlighted here to underscore that manna was an entirely new creation — not a natural phenomenon, but something God invented and delivered fresh every morning for forty years.
"Give Us Water" (The Remix)Exodus 17:1-7The miracle here is water gushing from a solid rock at God's command — a direct, impossible act of provision in response to Israel's faithless complaints.
When Your Father-in-Law Fixes Your Whole Leadership StyleMiracle is invoked here to frame the entire backstory Jethro has heard — the plagues, the parted sea, and the wilderness provisions that preceded this chapter are what prompt Jethro's journey to Moses.
God's DND Becomes IRLMiracles are invoked here to frame the scale of what God has already done for Israel — from plagues to sea-splitting — setting up why the Sinai encounter carries such enormous weight.
The Bush That Wouldn't BurnMiracle is invoked here by its absence — the forty silent years in Midian held no supernatural signs, making the burning bush encounter all the more startling and unexpected.
The Golden Calf Fumble"Show Me Your Glory"Exodus 33:18-23Miracles are listed here as part of Moses's experiential résumé — he's already witnessed the plagues, the parting of the sea, and manna from heaven, yet he's still hungry for more of God, not satisfied with signs alone.
God Drops Three ReceiptsExodus 4:1-9Miracle marks the first of three supernatural credentials God gives Moses — the staff becoming a snake and back again, proof that divine authority backs his mission.
Plague One: Water to BloodExodus 7:19-25Miracle is used here critically — Pharaoh weaponizes his magicians' ability to replicate the sign as an excuse to dismiss God's judgment rather than respond to it in repentance.
Gnats: The Magicians Finally Take the LExodus 8:16-19The miracles God performed through Moses and Aaron — blood, frogs — are what Pharaoh's magicians had been matching move for move, until the gnats plague exposed the hard limit of their counterfeit power.
The miracle is the interpretive lens the text uses to contrast Zechariah and Elizabeth's responses — one doubted and was silenced, the other received it in quiet gratitude, showing two ways of encountering the impossible.
The Cities That FumbledLuke 10:13-16Miracles are central to Jesus' indictment here — these cities saw supernatural works that even pagan Tyre and Sidon never received, making their unbelief all the more inexcusable.
Jesus Casts Out a Demon (And Gets Ratio'd)Luke 11:14-16The miracle of freeing the mute man has just occurred in plain sight, yet some witnesses still demand additional proof — illustrating that miracles alone don't produce belief.
The One Leper Who Came BackLuke 17:11-19The miracle here is distributed equally to all ten lepers, but the text distinguishes between receiving the healing and recognizing the Healer — only one leper does both.
The Eye of the NeedleLuke 18:24-27Salvation is framed here as a miracle — not a human achievement or reward for good behavior, but a supernatural act of God that exceeds what any person can accomplish through their own effort.
Miracle is highlighted here with rich irony — the praying community had asked God for one, yet when the miracle knocked on their door, they refused to believe it was possible.
Paul vs. the Sorcerer (It's Not Even Close)Acts 13:4-12The miracle of Elymas's temporary blindness is presented not as the primary attraction but as a signpost — the proconsul is ultimately astonished by the teaching, not just the sign.
The Healing at LystraActs 14:8-10This miracle — a man healed of lifelong disability by a spoken command — is undeniable and public, which is exactly why it triggers the crowd's explosive reaction.
James Drops the VerdictActs 15:12-18Miracles are the evidentiary backbone of Barnabas and Paul's presentation — each supernatural act among Gentiles is a data point showing God's active endorsement of Gentile mission apart from circumcision requirements.
Paul's Ephesus Era Was Absolutely UnhingedMiracles are flagged upfront in the chapter introduction as one of the defining features of Paul's Ephesus era, setting reader expectations for the supernatural events about to unfold.
The miracle in view is the healing of the man born blind from John 9 — the same supernatural act the Pharisees refused to celebrate, using it instead as grounds to punish the healed man.
Jesus Goes Off the GridJohn 11:54-57The miracle of Lazarus's resurrection is referenced at the chapter's close as the tipping point — the greatest sign Jesus performed did not win the leaders over but sealed their decision to destroy Him.
The Receipts on UnbeliefJohn 12:37-43The miracles Jesus performed are described here as having been done "in front of their faces" — making the unbelief of the crowd not just puzzling but inexcusable and prophetically anticipated.
The Spirit of Truth Will Show UpJohn 15:26-27The miracles Jesus performed are cited as undeniable evidence the disciples personally witnessed — making their testimony about Him direct, not secondhand.
Water Hits DifferentJohn 2:6-12This is the direct reference to Jesus' first miracle — John specifically calls it a "sign" because it doesn't just display power, it points to who Jesus is.
Miracles here are the measure of accountability — the cities of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum were exposed to more supernatural works than any comparable location, making their indifference inexcusable.
Walking on WaterMatthew 14:22-27Miracle is used here as the event that immediately precedes Jesus sending the disciples away — the feeding of five thousand is the context that makes His solitary prayer and water-walking all the more striking.
Traditions, Crumbs, and Four Thousand FedJesus's miracles are cited here as the reason the Pharisees feel threatened — His supernatural works are drawing crowds and credibility that exposes the emptiness of their rule-keeping religion.
Mustard Seed FaithMatthew 17:19-20Miracles are referenced here as something the Disciples had done before — which makes their current failure more pointed, highlighting that past success doesn't guarantee ongoing power without genuine faith.
Same Pay Different Hours and Other Things That Don't Seem FairThe miracle of restoring sight to two blind men closes the chapter, functioning as a living demonstration of the servant-authority Jesus just finished teaching about.
Miracle describes the resurrection at Elisha's tomb — an event requiring no prayer, no ritual, and no living prophet, just contact with bones that had been set apart for God's purposes.
Menahem — Buying His Way to Power2 Kings 15:17-22Miracle is used ironically here — Menahem's ten-year reign feels almost miraculous given the chaos of assassination and coup surrounding it, though his survival came through bribing a foreign empire rather than trusting God.
The Mantle Falls2 Kings 2:13-14The miracle of the Jordan parting a second time — this time at Elisha's hand — functions as divine certification that the transfer of prophetic authority is real and God-endorsed.
When God Said "Fifteen More Years"Miracle is flagged here in the chapter overview, pointing ahead to the sundial reversal — God is about to do something that defies natural law to confirm Hezekiah's healing.
The Widow's Infinite Oil Glitch2 Kings 4:1-7Miracles and signs are described here as ongoing through the apostles — not a one-time Pentecost spectacle but a continuing mark of the Spirit's presence that kept producing awe in the early community.
Miracles here are described as the raw material John had to work with — far more than what's recorded, but every selected sign points toward the same conclusion: Jesus is Lord.
The miracles happening in the Temple are undeniable — the religious leaders see them with their own eyes, which makes their hostility all the more damning.
Miracle describes the multiplying oil itself — the supernatural provision that kept flowing until every borrowed vessel was full, with the supply limited only by the widow's faith to gather containers.
Miracles are referenced here as the sustained evidence the Disciples had already witnessed over three years — making their continued unbelief all the more striking.
Through the Roof (Literally)Mark 2:1-12The physical healing functions here as visible, verifiable evidence of Jesus's invisible authority to forgive sins — He uses the miracle strategically to prove a theological claim the scribes have just denied.
The Aftermath Nobody ExpectedMark 5:14-20The miracle of Legion's exorcism is highlighted as a moment the Gerasenes witnessed firsthand, yet responded to with fear rather than worship or gratitude.
The Hometown That Wasn't Buying ItMark 6:1-6Miracles are notably absent here — not because Jesus lost His power, but because the Nazarenes' unbelief closed the door, making this the one place where His ministry was dramatically limited.
Be OpenedMark 7:31-37The healing of the deaf-mute man is the miracle in view here — notable not just for what happens but for how personally and privately Jesus performs it.
The Two-Stage HealingMark 8:22-26This miracle is unique in the Gospels for happening in two stages, and its deliberate placement signals that it's meant to function symbolically — seeing clearly is sometimes a gradual process.
Glowing Up on a Mountain and Getting Real About FaithMiracle flags the Transfiguration as the headline supernatural event that opens chapter 9, establishing the chapter's tone of divine power breaking into ordinary reality.
Miracle is reframed here as an unreliable credential — God explicitly warns that signs and wonders can accompany a false messenger, making the content of the message, not the supernatural display, the true test of legitimacy.
Forty Years of Proof and You Still Don't Get ItDeuteronomy 29:2-9Miracles are invoked here as the accumulated evidence Moses is presenting — forty years of supernatural provision that the people witnessed firsthand yet still failed to fully internalize.
Moses' Denied RequestDeuteronomy 3:23-29Miracle is invoked here as part of Moses' appeal — he's spent forty years witnessing God's supernatural power firsthand, and he's essentially citing that track record as his case for being let in.
Moses Drops the SongDeuteronomy 31:30Miracle is invoked here to underscore that Moses' final public act was not a supernatural display but a song — a deliberate contrast that frames the transmission of God's word as its own kind of extraordinary legacy.
The GOAT's Final ViewMiracles are notably absent from this scene — Moses' death is marked not by supernatural spectacle but by quiet divine intimacy, which makes it all the more striking.
No God Has Ever Done What Ours DidDeuteronomy 4:32-40Miracles are cited here as the means by which God distinguished Himself from all other gods — not through mythology but through historically witnessed events Israel personally experienced.
The miracles are now in the rearview — the prophet references them indirectly as he declines Jeroboam's offer, the validated signs already behind him as he prepares to head home.
When Everything Still Falls Apart1 Kings 17:17-24Miracle is invoked here to contrast with the coming crisis — even after the supernatural flour and oil provision, the widow's son still dies, forcing the question of what miracles mean when suffering continues.
The Drought Breaks1 Kings 18:41-46The miracle here is Elijah outrunning Ahab's chariot to Jezreel — an unexpected physical feat that signals God's empowering presence on His prophet after an already extraordinary day.
Rock Bottom Under a Tree1 Kings 19:4-8The Miracle of Mount Carmel is invoked here to underscore the paradox: witnessing divine fire from heaven did not immunize Elijah from depression, burnout, or suicidal despair.
The miracles are cited here as the core content of Israel's testimony — the psalmist calls the community to actively remember and declare God's supernatural interventions as a non-negotiable component of their worship.
When God Hits Restore and You Think You're DreamingThe miracle here is the return from exile itself — an event so unexpected and dramatic that the people who lived through it couldn't process it as reality, comparing it to waking from a dream.
Armed but Not ReadyPsalms 78:9-16Miracles are listed here as the evidence Ephraim's ancestors witnessed firsthand — the wonders in Egypt, the parted sea, water from rock — making their forgetfulness all the more inexcusable.
The Warning That Hits DifferentPsalms 95:7b-11Miracle is invoked here to stress the tragic irony of Israel's rebellion — they didn't harden their hearts in ignorance but in full view of repeated, undeniable supernatural acts of God.
The ten miracles refer to the ten plagues of Egypt — God's exhaustive supernatural resume that Israel has apparently already forgotten, which is what has pushed His patience to its breaking point.
The Staff That Chose Violence (Botanically)The miracle referenced here is the overnight blossoming of Aaron's staff — framed as God's chosen method to end the dispute without fire or death, letting the supernatural speak for itself.
The Audacity of Complaining (Again)Numbers 21:4-5The miracle of manna is invoked here to underscore the absurdity of Israel's complaint — they were receiving daily supernatural sustenance from heaven and still finding reasons to grumble about the menu.
Miracle is deliberately absent here — the book ends not with a dramatic supernatural act but with a quiet personal promise, highlighting that God's faithfulness is the real miracle of Daniel's story.
The King Changes His TuneDaniel 3:28-30Miracle names what has just occurred — an event so far outside natural explanation that even the pagan king is compelled to declare no other god capable of matching it.
Miracles are cited here as evidence that Israel's unbelief was inexcusable — forty years of witnessed signs failed to produce trust, demonstrating that supernatural experience alone cannot produce genuine faith.
God's Rest Is Still On the TableMiracles are cited here as evidence that the Israelites had every reason to trust God — making their failure to believe all the more striking and sobering for the reader.
Miracles are the shared experience that bound the conquest generation together — the text notes that the elders who kept Israel faithful were specifically those who had personally witnessed what God did, and their deaths mark the end of that eyewitness era.
The Water Stood UpJoshua 3:14-17The miracle is defined here not as a distant act of God but as one that required human obedience first — the river didn't stop until the priests stepped in, establishing the pattern of faith preceding the supernatural.
Miracle is used here to describe the name Yahweh Shalom itself — in a context of relentless fear and oppression, God-given peace was as miraculous as any military victory.
The Water TestJudges 7:4-8The term is invoked here to explain God's entire strategy of reduction — the coming victory is designed to be so lopsided that only a supernatural explanation is possible, removing all human boasting.