Volume 5 · Chapter 342 · Pp. 308-319

In Kedesh. The sign requested by the Pharisees and the prophecy of Habakkuk.

Chapter 342 of Volume 5 describes a miraculous healing performed by Jesus in the town of Kedesh, where a man born deaf and mute is restored to hearing and speech, eliciting amazement and faith among the witnesses. Jesus blesses the crowd, instructing them to keep the miracle confidential until the appropriate time for public proclamation. The chapter also references the Pharisees' demand for a sign and introduces the prophecy of Habakkuk, situating the events within a broader theological and prophetic context. This narrative highlights Jesus' divine authority and the unfolding of salvation history as foretold by the prophets.

Themes: Miracles of Jesus, Faith and Healing, Divine Authority, Prophecy Fulfillment, Secrecy of the Messiah, Pharisees' Opposition