Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 1000 God » 1400 God, knowledge of » 1448 signs » 1450 signs, kinds of Signs are miraculous events, supernatural phenomena or everyday things that are given a special significance. The term is used in John's Gospel to describe the miracles of Jesus Christ. Miraculous signs 2 Corinthians 12:12 See also Exodus 10:1; Psalm 78:43; Psalm 105:27; Matthew 24:24 pp Mark 13:22; Mark 16:17; Acts 2:43; Romans 15:19 The signs of Jesus Christ in John's Gospel John 2:11 John refers to the miracles of Jesus Christ as “signs” in order to bring out the significance of these deeds. See also John 6:26 Jesus Christ, the bread of life; John 9:16 Jesus Christ, the light of the world; John 11:47 Jesus Christ, the resurrection and the life Jesus Christ refers to Jonah as a sign Matthew 12:39-41 pp Luke 11:29-32 Prophetic signs Exodus 3:12 See also 1 Samuel 10:7-9; 1 Kings 13:1-5; 2 Kings 19:29 pp Isaiah 37:30; Isaiah 7:14-17; Isaiah 8:18; Isaiah 19:19-20; Luke 2:12 Signs of protection Exodus 12:13,23; Joshua 2:12-13,17-21 Signs given to guarantee promises The rainbow Genesis 9:12 See also Genesis 9:13-17 Circumcision Genesis 17:10-11 See also Genesis 17:12-14; Romans 4:11 Signs serve as reminders of past blessings Monuments Religious observances Passover: Exodus 13:9,16 Sabbath: Exodus 31:12-17; Ezekiel 20:12,20 Signs associated with the birth of Jesus Christ The virgin birth Isaiah 7:14 See also Matthew 1:22-23; Luke 1:34-36 The birthplace Luke 2:12 See also Luke 2:7,16 The star Matthew 2:1-2 See also Matthew 2:9-10 Signs associated with the death of Jesus Christ Darkness at midday Matthew 27:45 pp Mark 15:33 pp Luke 23:44-45 See also Amos 8:9 The curtain of the temple torn in two Matthew 27:51 pp Mark 15:38 pp Luke 23:45 The dead came back to life Signs associated with the coming of the Holy Spirit The sound like a violent wind Tongues of fire Speaking in other languages Acts 2:4 See also Acts 2:5-11 Signs associated with the second coming of Jesus Christ General signs Matthew 24:3-8 pp Mark 13:4-8 pp Luke 21:7-11 Signs preceding the second coming See also Matthew 24:9-24 pp Mark 13:9-22 pp Luke 21:12-24 Signs simultaneous with the second coming Matthew 24:27-31 pp Mark 13:24-27 pp Luke 21:25-27; Luke 17:24; Acts 2:19-20; Joel 2:30-31; 2 Peter 3:12-13 False signs Deuteronomy 13:1-3 See also Isaiah 44:25; Matthew 24:24 pp Mark 13:22; 2 Thessalonians 2:9; Revelation 13:11-14; Revelation 16:14; Revelation 19:20 See also
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