Memory Verse
James 1:25 — “But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.”
Lesson Outline
1. The Signs of an Apostle
Apostles were given ________ to prove they were Christ’s messengers.
2 Corinthians 12:12 — The signs of an ________ were shown in patience, signs, wonders, and mighty deeds.
These signs were for the ________ of the church (Ephesians 2:20).
2. The Purpose of Miracles
Miracles were not for show, but to ________ the Word.
Mark 16:20 — The Lord confirmed the Word with ________.
Hebrews 2:3–4 — Signs and wonders confirmed the message of ________.
Once the Word was ________, the confirming role of miracles was no longer needed.
3. The Completion of the Bible
1 Corinthians 13:8–10 — Tongues shall ________, prophecies shall fail, knowledge shall vanish away.
“That which is perfect” refers to the ________ of God’s Word.
James 1:25 calls God’s Word the ________ law of liberty.
Today, the ________ is our final authority.
4. Satan’s Counterfeit Miracles
Satan deceives through false ________.
2 Thessalonians 2:9 — He works with signs and ________ wonders.
Revelation 13:13–14 — The False Prophet deceives the world with ________.
Therefore, believers must test all things by the ________ (1 John 4:1).
5. Tongues as Foreign Languages
In the Bible, “tongues” were real ________.
Acts 2:6, 8 — Each man heard the gospel in his own ________.
1 Corinthians 14:22 — Tongues were a sign for ________ Jews, not for believers.
After the Word was ________, tongues were no longer necessary.
6. Divine Healing
Apostolic healing was a ________ gift to confirm the Word.
Once believers had the Word, healing was not always given.
Examples:
Paul’s Thorn — 2 Corinthians 12:7–9. God said, “My ________ is sufficient.”
Trophimus — 2 Timothy 4:20. Paul left him in ________ sick.
Timothy — 1 Timothy 5:23. Paul told him to use a little ________ for his infirmities.
📌 These examples show that divine healing as a sign gift was only temporary. God still heals today, but according to His ________, not through apostolic signs.
7. Dispensational Clarification
Hebrews 13:8 — Jesus Christ is the same in His ________ and character.
But God deals with mankind in different ways in different ________.
God never changes who He is, but He changes His ________ of administration according to His plan.
Discussion Questions
Why did God give apostles miraculous powers?
What does “that which is perfect” in 1 Corinthians 13:10 refer to?
How do James 1:25 and Hebrews 13:8 balance each other in doctrine?
Why were Trophimus and Timothy not healed, even though Paul had the gift of healing earlier?
How can Christians guard against Satan’s counterfeit miracles today?
Application
Do I depend on miracles, feelings, or experiences more than the Word of God?
Am I confident that the Bible alone is sufficient for faith and practice?
How can I help others understand that the greatest miracle today is a changed life through the gospel?
