Module Eight

Jesus’s Second Miracle – Healing of the Royal Official’s Son

The Forerunner of Christ.

A Testament of Faith and Divine Power

Faith Moves Mountains – "Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” (Matthew 17:20)

Faith Brings Justification – "Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." (Romans 5:1)

Faith in Trials – "For we live by faith, not by sight." (2 Corinthians 5:7)

Introduction

Jesus performed many miracles during His ministry.

His second recorded miracle was healing the royal official’s son.

This event emphasizes faith and the power of Jesus’s word.

The Story from John 4:46-54

Setting: Jesus was in Cana when the royal official approached Him.

Request: The official pleaded with Jesus to come and heal his dying son.

Jesus’s response: “Unless you see signs and wonders, you will not believe” (John 4:48).

Key Moment: Jesus told the official, “Go, your son will live.”

Faith in Action: The official believed Jesus and left without physical proof.

The Miracle Confirmed

The official traveled back to Capernaum.

His servants met him on the way with good news: his son had recovered.

Upon inquiry, he discovered the healing occurred at the exact time Jesus spoke.

The official and his entire household came to believe in Jesus.

Lessons from the Miracle

Faith Without Seeing: The official believed without needing Jesus’ physical presence.

The Power of Jesus’ Word: Jesus' authority transcends distance.

Faith Leads to Salvation: The miracle led to the official’s entire household believing in Jesus.

Application for Today: Trust in Jesus' promises even when we do not see immediate results.

Conclusion & Reflection

It all uThis miracle reinforces the power of faith in Jesus.

Jesus' word is enough to heal, restore, and transform lives.

Reflection Question: Do you trust Jesus’ words even when you don’t see immediate results?

“Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” (John 20:29).