The Miracles of Jesus the Messiah

A miracle is a most extraordinary event. Yet during his brief ministry the Savior made the extraordinary seem like a daily occurrence. Through miracles he mirrored and fulfilled the Old Testament expectation of the Messiah and demonstrated his great love, compassion, kindness and personal concern for the physical and spiritual condition of all people. And through miracles he witnessed gospel principles and testified of his divine mission as the long-awaited Messiah. In The Miracles of Jesus the Messiah E. Keith Howick examines the thirty-seven miracles of Jesus, giving illuminating details to the doctrines taught as well as to the historical settings in which each miracle occurred. The book reveals that some miracles were directed specifically to the people, some to the leaders of the Jews, some to the Law, and some to the Apostles. The author specifically identifies and defines the Gospel writer’s purpose for recording each miracle: to witness the Lord’s identity as the Messiah; to witness his authority and power; to evidence and confirm his teachings; or to express his compassion. This enlightening and compelling book creates a picture of Jesus’ time and illustrates why the chosen people could accept his miracles while rejecting him as the long-awaited Messiah. Again and again it demonstrates that the Savior not only healed the body, but gave opportunity to heal the spirit and more fully believe. His miracles provided temporal blessings while offering eternal rewards. The Miracles of Jesus the Messiah is a well-researched and well-written book that provides the reader with new and exciting information on the life and purpose of Jesus the Messiah.