John 14:6–21; John 21:24–25 (read online ⧉)
The disciples, especially the 12 closest, should have really gotten this themselves, but just as we are often blind with what is right before our eyes, they were too.
Jesus’ question to Philip, “Have I been among you all this time and you do not know me?” That is a really amazing condemnation of Philip, and probably the other disciples, as well. They were not getting it.
Those who believe in Jesus will do the same works. That list of works includes: helping the mute speak, casting out demons, healing internal injuries, healing the lame, and raising the dead. John also says that Jesus did a lot more miracles, but John chose to not record them, as the ones written of were enough to believe. Were they, though?
If we are supposed to be able to do the same works? How’s that for high expectations? Raised anyone from the dead recently?
※ Prayer ※
Jesus, you said that we would do works like yours, if we believed. Help our unbelief! Amen.
※ Questions ※
1) What physical miracles have you seen?
3) Why do you think that John chose not to write more on Jesus’ works?