A study from Vince Baker Ministries
What is the purpose of miracles in the Bible?
John calls Jesus’ act at Cana a sign that reveals His glory. Acts describes Peter directing the crowd toward the name of Jesus after the healing at the temple. Mark slows down to show Jesus listening and speaking to people in distress. Consider both the sign and the person at the center of the account.
Receiving Before You Serve Others
This individual saying puts receiving ahead of serving. Peter explains the healing in terms of faith in Jesus’ name. Read the story through his explanation and consider how it changes the language you use when praying for or encouraging someone else.
Put one quote into practice
Read one account and list what Jesus or the apostles do, what people ask, and where the story directs attention afterward. When praying with someone, listen to what they need and give them room to describe their circumstances in their own words.
Scripture to read alongside the quotes
- Acts 3:6-16 · KJV
- John 2:1-11 · KJV
- Mark 5:21-43 · KJV
- Acts 3:1-16 · KJV
1 Vince Baker quote on miracles
Open this quote“You have to receive miracles before you work miracles.”
