The teachings and miracles of Jesus
Explain how the teachings and miracles of Jesus together give clarity about the nature of His ministry. Explain why the Church’s understanding that Jesus is both fully God and fully man makes His life, death, and resurrection unique.
Sample Answer
Jesus’ teachings and miracles together give clarity about the nature of His ministry in a number of ways.
First, Jesus’ teachings were often about the Kingdom of God. He talked about the Kingdom of God as a place of peace, love, and justice. He also talked about the Kingdom of God as something that was already present, but that was also still to come. This dual nature of the Kingdom of God is reflected in Jesus’ miracles. On the one hand, Jesus’ miracles healed the sick, raised the dead, and cast out demons. These miracles showed that the Kingdom of God was already present in Jesus’ ministry. On the other hand, Jesus’ miracles also pointed to the future Kingdom of God. They showed that Jesus had the power to overcome sin and death, and that He would ultimately establish the Kingdom of God on earth.