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The ministry of Jesus Christ in Galilee is marked by numerous miraculous healings, demonstrating His divine authority and compassion. These acts of healing not only fulfilled Old Testament prophecies but also affirmed His identity as the Messiah. The Gospels provide detailed accounts of these miracles, showcasing Jesus' power over physical ailments and His deep concern for human suffering.

Healing of the Nobleman's Son (John 4:46-54)

One of the early miracles in Galilee is the healing of a nobleman's son in Capernaum. The nobleman, desperate for his son's recovery, approached Jesus in Cana, pleading for help. Jesus responded, "Go, your son will live" (John 4:50). The nobleman believed Jesus' word, and upon returning home, he found his son healed at the exact hour Jesus had spoken. This miracle not only restored the boy's health but also led the nobleman's household to faith.

Cleansing of a Leper (Matthew 8:1-4; Mark 1:40-45; Luke 5:12-16)

In Galilee, Jesus encountered a man afflicted with leprosy, a condition that rendered him ceremonially unclean and socially ostracized. The leper approached Jesus with faith, saying, "Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean" (Matthew 8:2). Moved with compassion, Jesus touched the man and said, "I am willing, be clean" (Matthew 8:3). Instantly, the leprosy left him. This act of healing not only restored the man's health but also reintegrated him into the community.

Healing of Peter's Mother-in-Law (Matthew 8:14-15; Mark 1:29-31; Luke 4:38-39)

Jesus' healing ministry extended to the household of His disciples. In Capernaum, He visited the home of Simon Peter, where Peter's mother-in-law lay ill with a fever. Jesus "touched her hand, and the fever left her" (Matthew 8:15). She immediately rose and began to serve them, illustrating the complete and instantaneous nature of Jesus' healing power.

Healing of the Paralytic (Matthew 9:1-8; Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26)

In Capernaum, a paralyzed man was brought to Jesus by friends who lowered him through the roof due to the crowd. Jesus, seeing their faith, declared, "Son, your sins are forgiven" (Mark 2:5). To demonstrate His authority to forgive sins, Jesus commanded the paralytic to rise, take up his mat, and walk. The man did so, astonishing the onlookers and glorifying God.

Healing of the Woman with the Issue of Blood and Jairus' Daughter (Matthew 9:18-26; Mark 5:21-43; Luke 8:40-56)

While on His way to heal Jairus' daughter, Jesus encountered a woman who had suffered from a bleeding condition for twelve years. She believed that touching Jesus' garment would heal her. As she did so, Jesus felt power go out from Him and declared, "Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace" (Luke 8:48). Concurrently, Jesus proceeded to Jairus' house, where He raised the ruler's daughter from the dead, further demonstrating His dominion over life and death.

Healing of the Blind and Mute (Matthew 9:27-34)

Two blind men followed Jesus, crying out for mercy. Jesus asked if they believed He could heal them, and upon their affirmation, He touched their eyes, saying, "According to your faith be it done to you" (Matthew 9:29). Their sight was restored. Following this, a demon-possessed mute man was brought to Jesus, and upon casting out the demon, the man spoke, leaving the crowds in awe.

These accounts from the Gospels highlight Jesus' miraculous healings in Galilee, underscoring His compassion and divine authority. Through these acts, Jesus not only alleviated physical suffering but also revealed His identity as the promised Savior, inviting all to faith in Him.

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Matthew 4:23,24
And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.
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Mark 1:34
And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him.
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The Life of Jesus Christ in Its Historical Connexion
... III. The Raising of the Dead. B. CHRIST'S MIRACLES WROUGHT UPON MATERIAL NATURE. ...
Section 285. Jesus before Pilate.--Christ's Kingdom not "of this World.". ...
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Jesus Heals a Paralytic at Capernaum.
... did not prevent Jesus from working miracles, as disbelief ... as the plural of category,
and apply it to Christ. Others think that they regarded Jesus as a mere ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/xxxv jesus heals a paralytic.htm

Jesus Heals a Leper and Creates Much Excitement.
... Thus the disobedience of the leper interrupted Jesus, and thwarted ... meaning, always
hinders the work of Christ], ^c 16 ... human being as were his miracles] ^c and ...
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The Early Welcome and the First Ministers of the King
... But this at least would be clear, that Jesus summoned them to ... As the tidings came
from Christ's lips, they were good tidings ... The miracles of healing came second ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/the early welcome and the.htm

The Faith which Christ Praises
... accidental that both the first and the second miracles in his ... No one ever proffered
to Jesus Christ honours that He put by ... They shall come' says Christ; then He ...
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Miracles of Healing Solicited by the Sufferers.
... I come now to the second group of miracles, those granted ... had not taken up his bed
when Christ bade him ... and chief priests against the divine mission of Jesus. ...
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Preaching at Nazareth
... where Jesus was already known as a worker of miracles. ... Crowds came to Jesus as Physician
who never cared to ... The misery spoke to Christ's heart; and so as the ...
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Matt. xvii. 10
... me, that I can even make others work these miracles. ... root the spirit of arrogance;
how He heals the ulcer of ... love towards man of our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom ...
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The Jerusalem Sinner Saved;
... not only despised his person, doctrine, and miracles, but that ... that were taken with
divers diseases and torments ... mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show ...
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The Doctrine
... Again; if there be the terror, horror, and severity of the law discovered to a people
by the servants of Jesus Christ, though they do not speak of it to the ...
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