Lesson 14: Miracles – God’s Power Breaking Into the Natural
A Supernatural Gospel
The gospel we preach is not just philosophical or moral—it’s supernatural. It comes with power. It comes with demonstration. It comes with the expectation that what God did in Scripture, He still does today.
Miracles are not outdated, and they are not just for the apostles. They are manifestations of God’s presence and purpose, breaking into human experience in response to faith, obedience, or divine compassion. As leaders of faith, we must not downplay the miraculous. We must expect it, teach it, and lead others into it.
Mark 16:20 says,
“And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by accompanying signs.”
That’s the pattern: preach the Word, believe for demonstration, and see heaven touch earth.
What Is a Miracle?
A miracle is a less common kind of God’s activity in which He arouses people’s awe and wonder, and bears witness to Himself and His Kingdom. It’s when God supersedes natural law to display His glory, release His power, and fulfill His purpose.
While God is always working (providence), miracles are those moments when He steps in visibly and undeniably. It’s not just the preservation of creation—it’s the intervention of heaven.
Miracles can include:
- Healing of the body
- Deliverance from demons
- Provision where there was lack
- Control over nature
- Raising the dead
- Instant direction or divine intervention
Miracles remind us that nothing is impossible with God (Luke 1:37). They stir faith, bring glory to God, and demonstrate the nature of the Kingdom.
God Hasn’t Changed
One of the biggest deceptions in parts of the modern Church is the belief that miracles ceased after the first century. That theology has robbed the Church of boldness, power, and Kingdom demonstration.
But Scripture never says God stopped doing miracles. Hebrews 13:8 says,
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”
If He healed then, He heals now. If He delivered then, He delivers now. The Holy Spirit hasn’t retired. The Word hasn’t changed. The needs haven’t disappeared. And God hasn’t stopped showing up.
As leaders, we must confront unbelief—not with argument, but with demonstration. Teach what the Word says. Preach it boldly. Lay hands on the sick. Cast out devils. Expect the supernatural.
Miracles Require Faith and Obedience
While miracles are acts of God’s power, they are often triggered by faith and released through obedience. Jesus said in Mark 11:24,
“Whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”
Jesus also regularly said, “Your faith has made you well” (Luke 8:48). That wasn’t a compliment—it was a principle. Faith receives what grace makes available.
But miracles are also connected to obedience. When Jesus told the man with the withered hand to stretch it out (Mark 3:5), he had to act on the Word. When Naaman dipped in the Jordan seven times (2 Kings 5), he had to follow the prophetic instruction. Miracles come when we respond to what God says.
As leaders of faith, we must train people not just to believe in miracles, but to walk in faith-filled obedience that makes room for the miraculous.
Miracles Are Signs of the Kingdom
Jesus said in Matthew 12:28,
“If it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.”
Every miracle is a signpost of the Kingdom—a visible, tangible demonstration that heaven is at hand. When the sick are healed, it announces: “The curse is broken.” When provision shows up supernaturally, it says: “Heaven’s economy is real.” When deliverance comes, it declares: “The King reigns here.”
Miracles are not entertainment. They are not for show. They are proof that the gospel is more than words—it’s power (1 Corinthians 4:20). When the Kingdom is truly preached, miracles follow.
Don’t Chase Signs—Expect Them
We’re not called to chase after signs and wonders. But we are called to expect them. Jesus rebuked those who wanted signs but didn’t believe His Word (John 4:48). The priority is always faith in God, not fascination with manifestations.
But make no mistake: signs should follow the believer (Mark 16:17). Not just apostles. Not just evangelists. Every believer. And certainly every leader. If you’re preaching the Word and walking in obedience, miracles should not be surprising—they should be expected.
Teaching Miracles with Balance and Boldness
As leaders, we must teach miracles with balance—never allowing hype, manipulation, or emotionalism to take center stage. But we must also teach with boldness—not shrinking back because others are afraid of controversy.
Miracles are part of the gospel. To ignore them is to offer a half-truth. To suppress them is to resist the Spirit. If the early Church needed miracles to validate the message, so do we.
God is not glorified when we explain away His power. He is glorified when we believe for it, walk in it, and give Him credit when it happens.
Activate the Supernatural
You don’t need a healing service to see miracles. You need faith, obedience, and the Word. When you lay hands on the sick, believe for recovery. When you speak to the storm, expect peace. When you pray in the Spirit, expect results.
Miracles are not a reward for being super-spiritual. They are the result of taking God at His Word. Teach your people to believe. Train them to expect. Activate the supernatural in your gatherings by preaching the Word with faith and creating room for the Holy Spirit to move.