Religion Chapter 11 Terms

How are miracles like parables?

Miracles and parables both bring out the goodness in God.

Jesus raised to life the son of a _________

widow

When two people witness an extraordinary event, one might respond "It's a miracle," and the other, "It's just a coincidence." What makes the difference in their responses?

Believe in in miracles is a sign of faith, and you're recognizing God's presence in the world.

The miracles of Jesus were a sign of the presence of the _________.

Kingdom

Jesus's first miracle was in response to ________.

Mary

Before a person is canonized (declared a saint), usually two miracles worked through the person's prayers must occur. Why are miracles a good test for sainthood?

Miracles are a good test for sainthood because miracles prove God's presence is with them.

Pain, suffering, and death are the result of _____________________.

Original Sin

Jesus worked miracles because he had ____________.

compassion

Jesus' miracles show his power over all _______.

evil

Miracles are closely linked with ________.

faith

When Jesus healed the paralyzed man, he also __________ him his sins.

forgave

We are like Jesus when we are __________.

kind

A _________ is an act of power, a wonder through which God gives us a sign.

miracle

Jesus' calming the storm showed his power over ____________.

nature

Jesus healed the centurion's ____________ who was ill and about to die.

slave