Chapter 8 Jesus Heals 1. A variety of signs (p. 171-172 The Gospels are filled with a variety of "works of wonder" by Jesus. Please identify the "works of wonder" below: a) Healing b) C) of life d) Nature 2. Why are miracles challenging? Please read p. 174 and explain in 2-3 sentences why miracles can be challenging. 3. Miracles in the Modern World What are the three typical responses to miracles in our modern world?(p. 175) a) 'em b) disappointed 'em What is the other option? Please describe in 2-3 sentences. 4. Jesus did work some miracles (p. 175-176 The Christian who takes the middle ground on miracles can be sure that Jesus did, in fact,work some wonders. Much evidence, and even some common sense upholds this. What are the three points about Jesus' miracles mentioned in the textbook? a) by historical records b denied by the Pharisees c) Affirmed by __ 5. In 2-3 sentences, describe the persistent problem with miracles (p. 176).

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Chapter 8 Jesus Heals 1. A variety of signs (p. 171-172 The Gospels are filled with a variety of "works of wonder" by Jesus. Please identify the "works of wonder" below: a) Healing b) C) of life d) Nature 2. Why are miracles challenging? Please read p. 174 and explain in 2-3 sentences why miracles can be challenging. 3. Miracles in the Modern World What are the three typical responses to miracles in our modern world?(p. 175) a) 'em b) disappointed 'em What is the other option? Please describe in 2-3 sentences. 4. Jesus did work some miracles (p. 175-176 The Christian who takes the middle ground on miracles can be sure that Jesus did, in fact,work some wonders. Much evidence, and even some common sense upholds this. What are the three points about Jesus' miracles mentioned in the textbook? a) by historical records b denied by the Pharisees c) Affirmed by __ 5. In 2-3 sentences, describe the persistent problem with miracles (p. 176).

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1. A variety of signs (p. 171-172)The Gospels are filled with a variety of "works of wonder" by Jesus. The "works of wonder" are:a) Healing **miracles**b) **Exorcisms**c) **Restoration** of lifed) Nature **miracles**2. Why are miracles challenging? (p. 174)Miracles challenge our understanding of the natural world and its laws. They introduce the possibility of a realm beyond the scientifically observable, raising questions about how we interpret reality and the limits of human knowledge. This can lead to skepticism and debate about their authenticity and meaning.3. Miracles in the Modern World (p. 175)The three typical responses to miracles in our modern world are:a) **Deny** 'emb) **Be** disappointed 'emThe other option is to **accept the possibility of miracles**. This approach acknowledges the limitations of scientific understanding and remains open to the existence of phenomena beyond current explanations, while still critically examining claims of miraculous events.4. Jesus did work some miracles (p. 175-176)The three points about Jesus' miracles mentioned in the textbook are:a) **Supported** by historical recordsb) **Not** denied by the Phariseesc) Affirmed by **early Christians**5. The persistent problem with miracles (p. 176)The persistent problem with miracles lies in the difficulty of proving them definitively. Experiences interpreted as miracles are often subjective and open to various interpretations. Furthermore, the definition of a miracle itself is debated, making it challenging to establish clear criteria for identifying and verifying such events.

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