Overview
Miracles of the Bible 978-0-89942-523-8
One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, this book by popular author Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM. Conv. teaches children in simple, easily understandable language about several miracles that Jesus performed on Earth.
The miracles of Jesus, as recorded in the Bible, demonstrate His divine authority and compassion. These supernatural acts include healing the sick, raising the dead, calming storms, walking on water, and multiplying food to feed thousands. Each miracle teaches us some important lessons about God: they confirm Jesus’ identity as the Son of God, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies of the Messiah, and they display his compassion for the poor. Additionally, they reveal God’s power over nature, illness, and death, offering a glimpse of the Kingdom of God where suffering is eradicated. Jesus’ miracles often accompany His teachings, illustrating spiritual truths, such as His power to forgive sins and provide eternal life. They also invite faith, calling people to believe in His divine mission and message. Through these acts of mercy and power, the miracles emphasize God’s love for humanity and His desire to restore and heal the brokenness caused by sin.
- summaries and explanations to fifteen of the most famous miracles that Jesus performed
- a concluding section explaining how God performs small miracles in our everyday lives
- Full-page, full-color illustrations
- durable sewn paperback binding
- Imprimatur, Nihil Obstat
Topics and figures covered in this title include:
- The Wedding Feast of Cana
- A Great Catch of Fish
- The Paralyzed Man
- The Man with a Withered Hand
- The Calming of the Storm
- The Daughter of Jairus
- The Widow of Nain
- The Paralyzed Man at the Pool
- The Loaves and the Fish
- Walking on the Water
- The Officer’s Servant
- The Man Who Was Deaf
- The Ten Lepers
- The Blind Beggar
- Lazarus
- Everyday Miracles
- Imprimatur
- Nihil Obstat
The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is a magnificent series of religious books for children, superbly illustrated in full color and simply written, that will help all children to better understand the Catholic Faith. These books are ideal for home or school. The books in the Series deal with one or more of the following themes: (1) the teachings of the Church, (2) the Christian way of life, and (3) our Catholic worship (including both public and private prayers and devotions). Each book also carries the Imprimatur, assuring that the contents are in line with Church teaching.
Check out all 101 titles in this series of Catholic children’s books. Each of the St. Joseph Picture Books make wonderful gifts for baptisms, First Communion, birthdays, Christmas, or Easter.