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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 His 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 approached Jesus in Cana, pleading for his son's life. Jesus responded, "Go, your son will live" (John 4:50). The man believed Jesus' word and returned home to find his son healed at the exact hour Jesus had spoken. This miracle highlights the power of Jesus' word and the importance of faith.

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

In Capernaum, Jesus entered the house of Simon Peter and found Peter's mother-in-law bedridden 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 a crowded house in Capernaum, a paralytic was lowered through the roof by his friends to reach Jesus. Seeing their faith, Jesus declared, "Son, your sins are forgiven" (Mark 2:5). To demonstrate His authority to forgive sins, He commanded the paralytic to rise, take up his mat, and walk. The man was healed, and the crowd was amazed, glorifying God.

Healing of the Centurion's Servant (Matthew 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-10)

A Roman centurion in Capernaum sought Jesus' help for his paralyzed and suffering servant. Acknowledging Jesus' authority, the centurion expressed faith that Jesus could heal from a distance. Jesus marveled at his faith and said, "Go! As you have believed, so will it be done for you" (Matthew 8:13). The servant was healed at that moment.

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, a woman suffering from a bleeding condition for twelve years touched Jesus' cloak, believing she would be healed. Jesus, perceiving power had gone out from Him, affirmed her faith, saying, "Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace" (Luke 8:48). Meanwhile, Jairus' daughter had died, but Jesus assured Jairus, "Do not be afraid; just believe" (Mark 5:36). He took the girl by the hand and said, "Little girl, I say to you, get up!" (Mark 5:41), and she arose, alive and well.

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 will it be done to you" (Matthew 9:29). Their sight was restored. Subsequently, a demon-possessed mute man was brought to Jesus, and after casting out the demon, the man spoke, astonishing the crowds.

Healing of the Man with a Withered Hand (Matthew 12:9-14; Mark 3:1-6; Luke 6:6-11)

In a synagogue, Jesus encountered a man with a withered hand. Despite the scrutiny of the Pharisees, Jesus healed the man, saying, "Stretch out your hand" (Matthew 12:13). The man's hand was restored, demonstrating Jesus' authority over physical deformities and His challenge to legalistic interpretations of the Sabbath.

These miracles in Galilee reveal Jesus' divine nature and His mission to bring healing and restoration. They serve as a testament to His compassion and the transformative power of faith in Him.

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Matthew 14:14
And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.
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Christ Heals the Nobleman's Son. --Chooses Capernaum for His
... faith of the Galileans had to be roused by visible miracles and material ... must we
refer the words of reproof uttered by Christ before he ... [307] Jesus healed her ...
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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

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

Jesus Heals on the Sabbath Day and Defends his Act.
... Christ's transforming grace still witnesses to Jew and Gentile that ... send the Son
to merely work miracles, but to ... sending of the Spirit"as at Jesus' baptism.2 ...
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The Miracles
... raises the dead, foretells the future, removes the seas, heals the sick ... But when
we see miracles and suspicious doctrine on the same ... Jesus Christ was suspected. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pascal/pensees/section xiii the miracles.htm

Miracles Granted to the Prayer of Friends.
... with the Father, like his master, Jesus Christ, The Righteous. ... Jesus did not care
to be believed in as ... These last miracles are especially full of symbolism and ...
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Jesus the Bread of Life.
... have impressed the onlookers at all His miracles, He says ... But how Jesus, "whose father
and mother we know ... this can mean anything less than that Christ is Divine ...
/.../the expositors bible the gospel of st john vol i/xiv jesus the bread of.htm

Index i. Of Subjects
... returns to Nazareth, 221; his search for Jesus at Christ's first visit to Jerusalem,
248. ... Miracles of Christ, the wine at Cana, i.351, 363; ...
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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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