The Unique Miracles of Hazoor Isa al-Masih

This blog post is a transcript of a teaching that someone made about Step #3 in our discipleship process, The Unique Birth of Hazoor Isa al-Masih. Click here to go to the previous step.

Aslammu Alakum, my friends.

In our previous teaching, I shared about the birth of Hazrat Isa al-Masih from the Injeel Shareef. Many prophets prophesied the birth of Hazrat Isa al-Masih. Angels also came and told Hazrat Miriam (PBUH) and others about His birth. Hazrat Isa al-Masih was born of a virgin. He came into the world to save us from our sins through His death on the cross. Did any other prophet have a birth that special? Today, we will focus on the miracles of Hazrat Isa al-Masih. He healed the sick and raised the dead. Once, He stopped a storm. Another time, He walked on water. Did any other prophet work so many miracles? Hazrat Isa al-Masih’s teachings were special. He said, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to God the Father except through me.” 

So, Hazrat Isa al-Masih had a special birth, performed great miracles, and had a great teaching. But these are not the most special things about His life. The most special thing is that Hazrat Isa al-Masih gave His life on a cross for the forgiveness of our sins. He was buried and, three days later, He came back to life. He came out of His grave and ascended to heaven! Now Hazrat Isa al-Masih sits in heaven until the day of judgement.

Today, I want to share more about the miracles of Hazrat Isa al-Masih by sharing a passage with you from the Injeel Shareef. Before we read the passage today, I have a question. “Who can forgive sins?” I hope your answer is that only God can forgive our sins. 

Please read with me from the Injeel Shareef, Matthew 9:1-8,

1 Hazrat Isa al-Masih stepped into a boat, crossed over and came to his own town. 

2 Some men brought to him a paralyzed man, lying on a mat. When Hazrat Isa al-Masih saw their faith, he said to the man, “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.” 

3 At this, some of the teachers of the law said to themselves, “This fellow is blaspheming!” 

4 Knowing their thoughts, Hazrat Isa al-Masih said, “Why do you entertain evil thoughts in your hearts? 

5 Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’? 

6 But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” So he said to the paralyzed man, “Get up, take your mat and go home.” 

7 Then the man got up and went home. 

8 When the crowd saw this, they were filled with awe; and they praised God, who had given such authority to man.

This passage teaches us four things about Hazrat Isa al-Masih.

First, Hazrat Isa al-Masih healed the paralyzed man. Throughout His life, Hazrat Isa al-Masih was known for healing the sick. The friends of the paralyzed man knew that their friend had a great problem. They knew that Hazrat Isa al-Masih alone could solve his problem. So, they carried their friend to Hazrat Isa al-Masih on a mat. Hazrat Isa al-Masih simply commanded this man, “‘Get up, take your mat and go home.’ Then the man got up and went home.” All of us face great difficulties in our lives. Hazrat Isa al-Masih is the one we should go to when we face these difficulties. 

Second, Hazrat Isa al-Masih loves sinners. Hazrat Isa al-Masih recognized that the paralyzed man was a sinner, but still called him “son.” Hazrat Isa al-Masih was known to be a friend to sinners and people who were far from God. If you are far away from God today, please know that Hazrat Isa al-Masih welcomes you to bring you close to God. The Injeel Shareef says, “But God proves his own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Masih died for us” (Rom 5:8). Hazrat Isa al-Masih welcomes us even when we have sin in our lives, so that He can bring us to God.

Third, the greatest miracle of this story is that Hazrat Isa al-Masih forgave the sins of the paralyzed man. Before healing him, Hazrat Isa al-Masih said, “Have courage, son, your sins are forgiven.” If Hazrat Isa al-Masih had simply said that his sins were forgiven, those watching would not have known if they were really forgiven or not. However, Hazrat Isa al-Masih showed that He had the power to forgive sins by physically healing the paralytic. Hazrat Isa al-Masih said that the purpose of this healing was to show that He had the authority to forgive sins. What does it mean about Hazrat Isa al-Masih that He has the authority to forgive sins? 

Hazrat Isa al-Masih can forgive your sins just like he forgave the paralytic man.

Last, Hazrat Isa al-Masih knew the thoughts of others. In this story, Hazrat Isa al-Masih saw the faith of the paralyzed man and his friends. Having seen their faith, He declared the paralyzed man’s sins forgiven. When the religious leaders heard Hazrat Isa al-Masih saying these things, they believed He was blaspheming. Why did they think this? Because only God can forgive sins. The religious leaders could not understand who Hazrat Isa al-Masih was! Hazrat Isa al-Masih was great enough to understand their thoughts. What does it mean about Hazrat Isa al-Masih that He can see the secret thoughts of others? 

He can see your secret thoughts as well. In this story, Hazrat Isa al-Masih showed forgiveness and kindness to the one who wanted to be close to God. However, He opposed those who had hypocrisy in their hearts. Which are you today? 

The life of Hazrat Isa al-Masih is powerful. Truly, He had a more special birth than anyone else who has ever lived. His miracles were greater than those of any other. Today, He is calling you to repent and believe upon Him. He wants you to become His disciple. Are you ready? 

Khuda Hafiz, my friends. 

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