Was The Woman at the Well Jesus’ first miracle?

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Hey there! The story of the Woman at the Well, found in John 4, is not actually a miracle but rather a significant conversation that Jesus had with a Samaritan woman. It's a beautiful account of Christ teaching about living water and revealing His identity as the Messiah.

Jesus’ first recorded miracle, on the other hand, was turning water into wine at the wedding feast in Cana. This event is recorded in John 2. It's a powerful moment that marked the beginning of His public ministry.

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Was The Woman at the Well Jesus’ first miracle?

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Was The Woman at the Well Jesus’ first miracle?

Hey there! The story of the Woman at the Well, found in John 4, is not actually a miracle but rather a significant conversation that Jesus had with a Samaritan woman. It's a beautiful account of Christ teaching about living water and revealing His identity as the Messiah.

Jesus’ first recorded miracle, on the other hand, was turning water into wine at the wedding feast in Cana. This event is recorded in John 2. It's a powerful moment that marked the beginning of His public ministry.

Why wasn’t the experience of the Woman at the Well not considered a miracle?

That's an interesting question! The story of the Woman at the Well, found in John 4, is often seen as a powerful example of Jesus's ministry and His ability to perceive the hearts and minds of individuals. While it may not be labeled as a "miracle" in the traditional sense, where something supernatural occurs, it demonstrates Jesus's divine insight and His ability to teach profound truths.

The encounter is significant because it shows Jesus breaking social norms: He speaks with a Samaritan woman, which was unusual for a Jewish man at that time. Furthermore, He reveals His identity as the Messiah and offers the woman "living water," meaning spiritual nourishment and eternal life. So, while it might not be categorized as a miracle like walking on water or healing the blind, it is certainly a miraculous moment in terms of spiritual revelation and breaking cultural barriers.

Interesting the distinction between a “miracle” and a “miraculous moment.”

Can you think of something similar?

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"It was here that Jesus wrought His first miracle, if we accept the testimony of the synoptic writers. In the synagogue at Capernaum on the Sabbath Day a man with an unclean spirit cried out: '…what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth…? And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold they peace and come out of him.' And the evil spirit obeyed.

Elder Thomas Cottam Romney, Pres of the Central States Mission (
The Relief Society Magazine, Vol 30, No 12, Dec 1943, p 724)

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The healing of the man possessed by an unclean spirit in the synagogue at Capernaum is often considered one of the first public miracles of Jesus' ministry, particularly in the Gospel of Mark (Mark 1:21-28) and also in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 4:31-37). However, the Gospel of John presents a different chronology, highlighting that Jesus' first recorded miracle was the turning of water into wine at the wedding in Cana (John 2:1-11).

Thus, whether the Capernaum miracle is considered Jesus' "first miracle" can depend on which Gospel account is referenced. In the context of public ministry and demonstrations of His authority, the exorcism in Capernaum stands out prominently, but it is not universally acknowledged as the very first miracle by all Gospel writers.

Seems one writer says one thing and two say different.