E AS T E R S E AS O N

---

APRIL 14, 2019 // EASTER SEASON

JESUS 101: MIRACLES

Mike Howerton - Lead Pastor A man with leprosy came and knelt in front of Jesus, begging to be healed. “If you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean,” he said. Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” he said. “Be healed!” Instantly the leprosy disappeared, and the man was healed. Mark 1:40-42 NLT

___________________ is broken and in need of healing For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Romans 6:23 NLT

Jesus came as the great ______________________ When Jesus heard this, he told them, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do. I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners. Mark 2:17 NLT

Jesus’ miracles are a glimpse of Heaven ______________________________ Jesus cut him short. “Be quiet! Come out of the man,” he ordered. At that, the evil spirit screamed, threw the man into a convulsion, and then came out of him. The whole town gathered at the door to watch. So Jesus healed many people who were sick with various diseases, and he cast out many demons. But because the demons knew who he was, he did not allow them to speak. Mark 1:25, 33, 34 NLT He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever. Revelation 21:4 NLT

Jesus’ miracles are a taste of God’s glory in the ________ _________________________ Then Jesus turned to the paralyzed man and said, “Stand up, pick up your mat, and go home!” And the man jumped up, grabbed his mat, and walked out through the stunned onlookers. They were all amazed and praised God, exclaiming, “We’ve never seen anything like this before!” Mark 2:11-12 NLT I will meditate on your majestic, glorious splendor and your wonderful miracles. Your awe-inspiring deeds will be on every tongue; I will proclaim your greatness. Psalm 145:5-6 NLT

Jesus’ miracles are a sign __________________ that He is who He said He was Go back to John and tell him what you have seen and heard—the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised to life, and the Good News is being preached to the poor. Luke 7:22 NLT

We are invited ______________________ in miracles today We are invited ______________ the miracle of Jesus’ touch The Lord is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all His creation. Psalm 145:9 NLT

- ask Jesus to ________________________ Jesus said to the paralyzed man, “My child, your sins are forgiven.” Mark 2:5 NLT

- ask Jesus for the faith ________________________ “Follow me and be my disciple,” Jesus said to him. So Levi got up and followed him. Mark 2:14 NLT

The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. Psalm 145:18 NLT

- commit to a lifestyle of ____________________________ to Him

Questions for Groups //

• • • • • •

Read Isaiah 53. Read Matthew 27:11-61. What fulfillment of prophecy do you see? Who in your life needs to hear the story of Jesus? Have you invited them to Easter at OCC? Pray together