Did Christ Give Us the Ability to Do Miracles?
Thinking Biblically About Doing the Works of Christ as Joint Heirs
Purpose:
To examine Scripture carefully and consider whether, as joint heirs with Christ, believers are called and equipped to do the works of Christ—not emotionally, but biblically.
1. Multiple Choice
According to Mark 16:17–18, signs are said to follow:
☐ A. The apostles only
☐ B. Church leaders
☐ C. Those who believe
☐ D. The early church era
2. Discussion
If Jesus says signs follow belief, what does that suggest belief produces rather than limits?
3. Multiple Choice
According to 1 John 3:1, believers are described as:
☐ A. Servants hoping to become sons
☐ B. Children of God
☐ C. Followers without inheritance
☐ D. Awaiting future acceptance
4. Discussion
How does being a child of God differ from being merely forgiven?
5. Multiple Choice
Scripture teaches that miracles occurred because:
☐ A. Apostles were uniquely powerful
☐ B. Early believers were morally superior
☐ C. God bore witness to His Word
☐ D. The culture was receptive
6. Discussion
Why is it important that Scripture attributes miracles to God working through people rather than people possessing power?
7. Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes the pattern in the book of Acts?
☐ A. Miracles were rare and random
☐ B. Miracles replaced teaching
☐ C. Miracles accompanied bold proclamation
☐ D. Miracles were limited to Jerusalem
8. Discussion
According to Scripture, what factors might limit God’s power working through believers today?
9. Multiple Choice
In John 14:12–14, Jesus connects “greater works” primarily to:
☐ A. Spiritual maturity
☐ B. Apostolic office
☐ C. Belief and prayer
☐ D. Time period
10. Discussion
Why would Jesus speak so plainly about works and prayer if He did not intend these words to be taken seriously?
11. Multiple Choice
According to John 15:4–5, spiritual fruit comes from:
☐ A. Effort
☐ B. Discipline
☐ C. Abiding in Christ
☐ D. Knowledge
12. Discussion
What does abiding in Christ look like in daily life?
13. Multiple Choice
Sarah’s doubt in Genesis 18 primarily came from:
☐ A. Rebellion
☐ B. Fear of judgment
☐ C. Logical reasoning
☐ D. Ignorance of God
14. Discussion
Why does God respond to doubt with the question, “Is anything too hard for the Lord?”
15. Multiple Choice
Which theme is repeated across Mark 9:23, Matthew 19:26, Luke 18:27, and Matthew 17:20?
☐ A. Faith is optional
☐ B. Human effort is sufficient
☐ C. Nothing is impossible with God
☐ D. Miracles require perfection
16. Multiple Choice
In Acts 3, Peter heals the lame man by:
☐ A. Asking God repeatedly
☐ B. Giving money
☐ C. Exercising authority in Jesus’ name
☐ D. Waiting for a sign
17. Discussion
What is the difference between exercising authority and demanding outcomes?
18. Multiple Choice
When opposition followed the miracle in Acts 4, the church prayed for:
☐ A. Safety
☐ B. Removal of enemies
☐ C. Boldness
☐ D. Political protection
19. Discussion
Why does Scripture emphasize prayer for boldness rather than protection?
20. Multiple Choice
According to Ephesians 3:20, God works according to the power that:
☐ A. Surrounds believers
☐ B. Is stored in heaven
☐ C. Works within believers
☐ D. Belongs only to Christ
21. Multiple Choice
Romans 8:16–17 teaches that joint heirship implies:
☐ A. Equal authority independent of Christ
☐ B. Inheritance without responsibility
☐ C. Shared position under Christ’s authority
☐ D. Future status only
22. Discussion
What responsibilities come with inheritance as a joint heir with Christ?
23. Multiple Choice
According to 1 John 3:2–3, spiritual power is connected to:
☐ A. Knowledge alone
☐ B. Identity, hope, and purity
☐ C. Spiritual gifts
☐ D. Church position
24. Multiple Choice
Matthew 28:18–20 teaches that authority:
☐ A. Was reclaimed by Christ
☐ B. Is withheld until heaven
☐ C. Has been delegated
☐ D. Belongs only to leaders
25. Discussion
What is the difference between waiting for authority and learning to walk in authority?
26. Multiple Choice
According to Hebrews 13:21, God equips believers:
☐ A. After obedience
☐ B. Only during crisis
☐ C. To do His will
☐ D. Selectively
If
• God is working in you
• Christ lives in you
• The Spirit empowers you
• The Word actively works in you
What might God intend to accomplish through you that you have not yet believed was possible?
