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"Lesson 7: “He Took Our Infirmities, and Bare Our Sicknesses”," New Testament Gospel Doctrine Teacher’s Manual, (2002)
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He Took Our
Infirmities, and Bare
Our Sicknesses
"Lesson 7: “[He] Took Our Infirmities, and Bare Our Sicknesses”," New Testament Gospel Doctrine Teacher’s Manual, (2002)
What is amiracle?
An extraordina
ry event caused by divine or spiritual power. Miracles
are a part of the
gospel of Jesus
Christ. (see Bible Dictionary, “Miracles,” 732–33)
The Prophet Elijah raises a boy from the dead.
The Prophet Elisha heals Naaman, a
leper.
The Prophet Elisha prays and
feeds a multitude with a small amount of
food. Old Testament Miracles:
The Prophets performed miracles through the Priesthood,
the divine power given to them by Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
Jesus travels through Galilee teaching the gospel and performing miracles...
a. To show love and compassion b. To build and confirm faith c. To prove His
divinity and power
Jesus taught
and performe
d miracles by the
power of the
Priesthood
Jesus performed many miracles that directly blessed just one person.
Jesus forgives a man’s sins and heals the man of
palsy.Mark 2:1–12.
“They that are
whole have no need of
the physicia
n” (Mark 2:17)
Jesus calmed the
sea.
Spiritual Truth:
He can bring us peace.
Mark 4:35–41
Jesus cast out a legion of devils.
Spiritual Truth:He can cast Satan and his influence out of our lives.
Mark 5:1–20
Jesus raised a young man from the dead.
Spiritual Truth:Because of His
Atonement, we will rise from the dead in
the Resurrection. Luke 7:11–17.
Touch of Faith caused her to be healed
36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, He saith unto the ruler of
the synagogue, Be not afraid,
only believe. Mark 5:36.
Thy Faith Hath Made Thee Whole
Faith Must Precede Miracles
12 For if there be no faith among the children of men God can do no miracle among them; wherefore, he showed not himself until after their faith.18 And neither at any time hath any wrought miracles until after their faith; wherefore they first believed in the Son of God. Ether 12:12, 18
Pres. Brigham Young said:
“Miracles, or these extraordinary
manifestations of the power of God, are not
for the unbeliever; they are to console the Saints, and to strengthen and
confirm the faith of those who love, fear,
and serve God” (Discourses of Brigham Young, sel. John A. Widtsoe [1941], 341).
The Miracle:The Savior can Heal
both Spiritual and Physical
Infirmities