The Gospel of Matthew

1. Healing of the Leper – After delivering the Sermon on the Mount, a leper approaches Jesus in faith, asking to be made clean. Jesus touches him and instantly heals him, instructing him to show himself to the priest as commanded in the Law of Moses. Matthew 8:1-4 2. Healing the Centurion’s Servant – A Roman centurion demonstrates remarkable faith by believing Jesus can heal his paralyzed servant with- out even visiting him. Jesus praises his faith, declaring it greater than any found in Israel, and heals the servant from a distance. Matthew 8:5-13 3. Healing Peter’s Mother-in-Law – Upon entering Peter’s house, Jesus sees Peter’s mother-in-law sick with a fever. He touches her hand, and the fever immediately leaves her. She then rises and begins serving Him with a meal. Matthew 8:14-15 4. Healing Many Demon-Possessed and Sick – That evening, many demon-possessed and sick people are brought to Jesus. He casts out demons with a word and heals all the sick, fulfilling Isaiah 53:4, which speaks of the Messiah bearing our infirmities. Matthew8:16-17 5. Calming the Storm – While crossing the Sea of Galilee, a violent storm arises, terrifying the disciples. Jesus, asleep in the boat, is awakened by their cries. He rebukes the winds and waves, and the storm immediately ceases, demonstrating His authority over nature. Matthew 8:23-27 6. Healing of Two Demon-Possessed Men – In the region of the Gadarenes, Jesus encounters two demon-possessed men who are vio- lent and feared by the locals. The demons plead to be sent into a herd of pigs, and at Jesus' command, they enter the pigs, which then rush into the sea and drown. Matthew 8:28-34 7. Healing of a Paralytic – In Capernaum, a paralyzed man is brought to Jesus. Instead of healing him immediately, Jesus first forgives his sins, shocking the scribes. To prove His authority to forgive sins, He then commands the man to get up and walk, and he is instantly healed. Matthew 9:1-8 8. Healing of a Woman with a Hemorrhage – A woman suffering from chronic bleeding for twelve years approaches Jesus in faith, that if she touched the hem of His garment, she would be healed. She is instantly healed, and Jesus felt virtue flow out of Him, and acknowledges her faith as the cause of her healing. Matthew 9:20-22 9. Raising of Jairus’ Daughter – A synagogue leader named Jairus asks Jesus to heal his dying daughter. Before they arrive, she is pronounced dead. But Jesus continues to his house, and takes her by the hand, and she is miraculously raised from the dead. Matthew 9:23-26 10. Healing of Two Blind Men – Two blind men follow Jesus, calling Him "Son of David", a messianic title, and pleading for mercy. Jesus asks if they believe He can heal them, and upon their affirmation of faith, He touches their eyes, restoring their sight. He warns them not to tell any- one, but they spread the news. Matthew 9:27-31 11. Healing of a Demon-Possessed Mute Man – A man possessed by a demon is brought to Jesus, unable to speak. Jesus casts out the demon, and the man immediately begins speaking. The crowd marvels, saying, "Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel." Matthew 9:32-33 12. Healing of a Man with a Withered Hand – On the Sabbath, Jesus enters a synagogue where a man with a withered hand is present. The Pharisees question Him about healing on the Sabbath. Jesus responds by emphasizing compassion over legalism, then tells the man to stretch out his hand, and it is completely restored. Matthew 12:9-13 13. Healing of a Demon-Possessed, Blind, and Mute Man A man pos- sessed by a demon is brought to Jesus, unable to see or speak. Jesus casts out the demon, instantly restoring both his sight and speech. The astonished crowd wonders if Jesus could be the Son of David, but the Pharisees accuse Him of using demonic power. Matthew12:22

14. Feeding of the Five Thousand – A massive crowd of 5,000 men, plus women and children follows Jesus to a remote area. With only five loaves of bread and two fish, Jesus blesses the food, breaks it, and dis- tributes it, miraculously multiplying it so that everyone eats their fill, and 12 baskets of leftovers remain. Matthew 14:13-21 (See an explanation of the feeding of 5,000 and 4,000) 15. Jesus Walks on Water – After feeding the five thousand, Jesus sends His disciples ahead by boat while He prays alone. During the night, He walks on the Sea of Galilee toward them. Peter asks to come to Him on the water, and Jesus allows it. Peter briefly walks on water but begins to sink when he doubts, and Jesus saves him. The disciples worship Jesus, declaring, "Truly, you are the Son of God." Matthew 14:22-33 16. Healing of the Sick in Gennesaret (Matthew 14:34-36) – When Jesus arrives in Gennesaret, the people recognize Him and bring their sick. Many are healed simply by touching the hem of His garment, demonstrating their faith in His power. Matthew 14:34-36 17. Healing of a Canaanite Woman’s Demon-Possessed Daughter A Canaanite woman from the region of Tyre and Sidon pleads with Jesus to heal her demon-possessed daughter. At first, Jesus tests her faith by saying He was sent to the lost sheep of Israel, but she persists, humbly comparing herself to a dog eating crumbs from its master's table. Jesus commends her great faith, and her daughter is healed in- stantly. Matthew 15:21-28 18. Healing of Many People – Jesus goes up a mountainside near the Sea of Galilee, where crowds bring the lame, blind, crippled, mute, and many others. He heals them all, and the people glorify the God of Israel. Matthew 15:29-31 19. Feeding of the Four Thousand – A crowd of 4,000 men, plus women and children gathers after spending three days with Jesus. With only seven loaves of bread and a few small fish, Jesus blesses the food, multiplies it, and feeds everyone. Afterward, seven baskets of leftovers remain. Matthew 15:32-39 (See an explanation of the feeding of 5,000 and 4,000) 20. Healing a Boy with a Demon – A desperate father brings his demon-possessed son to Jesus after the disciples fail to cast out the demon. The boy suffers from violent seizures that throw him into fire and water. Jesus rebukes the demon, and the boy is instantly healed. He later tells His disciples that this kind of deliverance requires prayer and fasting. Matthew 17:14-21 21. Coin in the Fish’s Mouth – When Peter is asked about paying the temple tax, Jesus instructs him to catch a fish, where he finds a coin in its mouth. Jesus uses this miracle to demonstrate His divine authority while also submitting to earthly obligations. Matthew 17:24-27 22. Healing of Two Blind Men near Jericho – As Jesus is leaving Jericho, two blind men cry out, calling Him “Son of David.” Though the crowd tries to silence them, Jesus stops, touches their eyes, and im- mediately restores their sight. Matthew 20:29-34 23. Withering of the Fig Tree – While traveling, Jesus sees a fig tree with leaves but no fruit. He curses the tree, and it withers instantly. He uses this event to teach about the power of faith and prayer, saying that with faith, even mountains can be moved. Matthew 21:18-22 24. Healing of the Sick in the Temple (Matthew 21:14) – After cleansing the Temple in Jerusalem, Jesus heals the blind and the lame who come to Him, while the religious leaders become indignant at the children praising Him. Matthew 21:14 25. Jesus’ Resurrection – After His crucifixion and burial, Jesus rises from the dead on the third day. An angel announces His resurrection to Mary Magdalene and the other Mary. As they run to tell the disciples, Jesus appears to them, confirming that He is alive. Matthew 28:1-10

Key Differences The 5,000 were primarily Jews in Galilee. The 4,000 were likely Gentiles in the Decapolis region.

Bread and Baskets: In the feeding of the 5,000, 12 baskets were left over, possibly symbolic of the 12 tribes of Israel. In the feeding of the 4,000, 7 baskets were left over, possibly symbolic of God’s provision for the Gentile nations (some link it to the 7 nations displaced in Canaan, Deut. 7:1). Baskets Used: The first miracle used kophinos baskets, small personal baskets (often carried by Jews). The second miracle used spuris baskets, larger baskets (the same type used to lower Paul in Acts 9:25).