Creative Bible Study

Miracle: What the miracle was, reference. Realm: Was it a miracle over nature, healing, raising of the dead, casting out demons, etc? Occasion: On what occasion was the miracle performed? People: What people were involved? Method: What method was used? Was it the spoken word, a touch, a prayer, etc.? Results: What were the results of the miracle? Reactions: What were the reactions of the people who witnessed or were part of the miracle?

An example of the analysis of one miracle is shown on the following chart. Such a study could be done on each miracle in the book of Luke.

Miracles In The Book Of Luke

Miracle    Realm    Occasion	   People      	Means     Results	 Reactions

Healing   Physical  At home of	   Peter.	Rebuke    Fever left	She arose, 
		    Peter’s	                and his			and ministered
		    Mother-in-law	        Mother-in-law		to others

The previous chart is designed specifically to study miracles and cannot be used for other topics, but it serves as an example of how you can create your own charts to summarize topical Bible studies. Here are some examples of just a few of the life and ministry applications which can be made from this study. Can you think of others?

-Are miracles to be part of the ministry of believers? (See Matthew 16:17-18; John 14:12). -What can you learn from the way Jesus dealt with sickness, death, and demons to apply in your own ministry? -What can you learn about the relation of faith and miracles to apply in your ministry? -What are the results that should follow true miracles of God? How could these results help you distinguish true miracles from deceiving signs of false ministers?