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Walking in the Miraculous: Biblical Works of Power to Inspire Believers



Here’s a detailed list of miraculous works in the Bible, grouped by the Old and New Testament, along with the individuals who performed them. This list is designed to inspire believers to recognize the miraculous possibilities in their identity as children of God.

Old Testament Miraculous Works

  1. Creation of the Universe

    • Performed by: God
    • Reference: Genesis 1-2
    • Description: God spoke creation into existence, forming the heavens, earth, and all living things.

  2. Parting the Red Sea

    • Performed by: Moses
    • Reference: Exodus 14:21-22
    • Description: Moses, through God’s power, parted the Red Sea, allowing the Israelites to walk through on dry ground.

  3. Fire from Heaven

    • Performed by: Elijah
    • Reference: 1 Kings 18:38
    • Description: Elijah called down fire from heaven to consume a sacrifice, proving God’s supremacy.

  4. The Sun Standing Still

    • Performed by: Joshua
    • Reference: Joshua 10:12-14
    • Description: Joshua prayed, and God caused the sun and moon to stop moving to allow Israel to win a battle.

  5. Healing of Naaman’s Leprosy

    • Performed by: Elisha
    • Reference: 2 Kings 5:1-14
    • Description: Naaman was healed of leprosy after following Elisha’s instructions to wash in the Jordan River.

  6. Multiplication of Oil

    • Performed by: Elisha
    • Reference: 2 Kings 4:1-7
    • Description: Elisha miraculously multiplied a widow’s oil, saving her and her sons from debt.

  7. Raising the Widow’s Son

    • Performed by: Elijah
    • Reference: 1 Kings 17:17-24
    • Description: Elijah raised the widow’s son from the dead through prayer.

  8. Water from a Rock

    • Performed by: Moses
    • Reference: Exodus 17:5-6
    • Description: Moses struck a rock, and water flowed to quench the Israelites’ thirst.

  9. The Fiery Furnace

    • Performed by: God (protecting Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego)
    • Reference: Daniel 3:19-27
    • Description: God protected the three men in a fiery furnace, and they emerged unharmed.

  10. Resurrection of a Man’s Bones

  • Performed by: Elisha (posthumously)
  • Reference: 2 Kings 13:21
  • Description: A dead man was resurrected when his body touched Elisha’s bones.

New Testament Miraculous Works

  1. Turning Water into Wine

    • Performed by: Jesus
    • Reference: John 2:1-11
    • Description: Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding in Cana.

  2. Walking on Water

    • Performed by: Jesus
    • Reference: Matthew 14:25-29
    • Description: Jesus walked on water, demonstrating His power over nature.

  3. Teleportation

    • Performed by: Philip
    • Reference: Acts 8:39-40
    • Description: Philip was transported supernaturally from one location to another.

  4. Out-of-Body Experience

    • Performed by: John (in Revelation)
    • Reference: Revelation 4:1-2
    • Description: John was taken in the Spirit to see visions of heaven.

  5. Walking Through Walls

    • Performed by: Jesus
    • Reference: John 20:19
    • Description: After His resurrection, Jesus appeared to His disciples through locked doors.

  6. Raising Lazarus from the Dead

    • Performed by: Jesus
    • Reference: John 11:1-44
    • Description: Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, showing His power over death.

  7. Healing a Crippled Man

    • Performed by: Peter and John
    • Reference: Acts 3:1-10
    • Description: Peter and John healed a crippled man at the temple gate.

  8. Casting Out Demons

    • Performed by: Jesus and His Disciples
    • Reference: Matthew 8:28-34, Mark 16:17
    • Description: Jesus and His disciples cast out demons from afflicted individuals.

  9. Multiplication of Loaves and Fish

    • Performed by: Jesus
    • Reference: Matthew 14:13-21
    • Description: Jesus fed over 5,000 people by multiplying a small amount of food.

  10. The Shadow Healing the Sick

    • Performed by: Peter
    • Reference: Acts 5:15
    • Description: People were healed as Peter’s shadow passed over them.

Additional Notable Miracles

  1. Paul’s Out-of-Body Journey

    • Performed by: Paul
    • Reference: 2 Corinthians 12:2-4
    • Description: Paul describes being caught up to the third heaven.

  2. Angelic Deliverance from Prison

    • Performed by: Peter (with angelic intervention)
    • Reference: Acts 12:7-10
    • Description: An angel freed Peter from prison.

  3. Striking a Sorcerer Blind

    • Performed by: Paul
    • Reference: Acts 13:9-12
    • Description: Paul declared blindness over Elymas the sorcerer as a demonstration of God’s power.

  4. Snake Bite Protection

    • Performed by: Paul
    • Reference: Acts 28:3-6
    • Description: Paul was unharmed after being bitten by a venomous snake.

  5. Healing Through Handkerchiefs

    • Performed by: Paul
    • Reference: Acts 19:11-12
    • Description: People were healed when they touched Paul’s handkerchiefs or aprons.

Why This Matters for Believers

The Bible demonstrates that miracles are not confined to certain individuals but are accessible to those who believe in God’s power. Jesus Himself declared:
“Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these” (John 14:12).

This list is a reminder that believers, empowered by the Holy Spirit, have the potential to walk in the miraculous, just as the men and women of faith did throughout Scripture.

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