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Jesus restored the ear of a servant that had been cut off during his arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane.

This healing, recorded specifically in Luke 22:50-51, occurred after one of Jesus' disciples, identified elsewhere as Peter (John 18:10), struck the servant with a sword. This miracle is notable as occurring during the very moment of Jesus' arrest and impending suffering.

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Jesus healed a man who had been unable to walk for 38 years at the Pool of Bethesda.

This healing is recorded in John 5:1-9, occurring on the Sabbath and subsequently leading to significant conflict with Jewish authorities regarding Sabbath observance (John 5:16-18). This account highlights recurring tension throughout Jesus' ministry regarding interpretations of Sabbath law.

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Jesus cursed a fig tree that failed to produce fruit, causing it to wither.

This event, recorded in Mark 11:12-14, 20-21, is often interpreted symbolically as a warning regarding spiritual fruitlessness and hypocrisy. This is notably one of the few miracles of Jesus that involves destructive rather than restorative power.

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After his resurrection, Jesus miraculously provided a large catch of fish for his disciples after a night of unsuccessful fishing.

This event, recorded in John 21:4-11, resulted in a net containing exactly 153 large fish without the net breaking. This miracle led to Peter's recognition of the risen Jesus and a subsequent significant conversation between them (John 21:15-19).

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Jesus healed a boy suffering from severe seizures after his disciples were unable to help him.

This healing, recorded in Mark 9:17-27, involved Jesus rebuking an unclean spirit causing the affliction. Jesus subsequently taught his disciples about the necessity of prayer regarding certain difficult spiritual challenges (Mark 9:28-29).

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The Parable of the Good Samaritan illustrates loving one's neighbor through the actions of an unexpected outsider.

This parable, recorded in Luke 10:30-37, describes a Samaritan helping an injured man after religious figures passed him by. It was told in response to the question, 'And who is my neighbour?' (Luke 10:29).

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The Parable of the Prodigal Son describes a wayward son who is welcomed back joyfully by his forgiving father.

This well-known parable, recorded in Luke 15:11-32, illustrates themes of repentance, grace, and reconciliation. The father's declaration that his son 'was dead, and is alive again' (Luke 15:24) is central to the parable's meaning.

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The Parable of the Sower describes seeds falling on different types of soil, representing varied responses to spiritual teaching.

This parable, recorded in Matthew 13:3-9, is followed by Jesus' own detailed explanation in Matthew 13:18-23. The different soils represent varying receptiveness to spiritual truth, ranging from complete rejection to fruitful acceptance.

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The Parable of the Mustard Seed illustrates how something small can grow into something remarkably large.

This brief parable, recorded in Matthew 13:31-32, compares the kingdom of heaven to a tiny mustard seed that grows into a large tree. This imagery emphasizes themes of gradual yet significant spiritual growth and influence.

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The Parable of the Lost Sheep describes a shepherd leaving ninety-nine sheep to search for a single lost one.

This parable, recorded in Luke 15:3-7, emphasizes the value of even a single individual and the joy associated with their return. It is presented alongside the related parables of the lost coin and the prodigal son in the same chapter.

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