Jesus delights in astonishing you with His salvation, His teaching, and His awesome power.

“Then the proconsul believed, when he saw what had been done, being astonished [ekplesso] at the teaching of the Lord.” (Acts 13:12)

“Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God!” (1Jn 3:1)

“Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power [dunamis] and riches and wisdom, and strength and honor and glory and blessing!” (Rev 5:12)

“And so it was, when Jesus had ended these sayings, that the people were astonished [ekplesso] at His teaching” (Matt 7:28)

“And they were all amazed [ekplesso] at the majesty of God. But while everyone marveled [thaumazo] at all the things which Jesus did, He said to His disciples” (Lk 9:43)

“When He had come to His own country, He taught them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished [ekplesso] and said, Where did this Man get this wisdom and these mighty works?” (Matt 13:54)

“When His disciples heard it, they were greatly astonished [ekplesso], saying, Who then can be saved?” (Matt 19:25)

“And when the multitudes heard this, they were astonished [ekplesso] at His teaching.” (Matt 22:33)

“And they were astonished [ekplesso] at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority [ekplesso], and not as the scribes.” (Mk 1:22)

“And when the Sabbath had come, He began to teach in the synagogue. And many hearing Him were astonished [ekplesso], saying, Where did this Man get these things? And what wisdom is this which is given to Him, that such mighty works are performed by His hands!” (Mk 6:2)

“And they were astonished [ekplesso] beyond measure, saying, He has done all things well. He makes both the deaf to hear and the mute to speak.” (Mk 7:37)

“And they were greatly astonished [ekplesso], saying among themselves, Who then can be saved?” (Mk 10:26)

“And the scribes and chief priests heard it and sought how they might destroy Him; for they feared Him, because all the people were astonished [ekplesso] at His teaching.” (Mk 11:18)

“And they were astonished at His teaching, for His word was with authority [ekplesso].” (Lk 4:32)

“So the men marveled [thaumazo], saying, Who can this be, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?” (Matt 8:27)

“And he departed and began to proclaim in Decapolis all that Jesus had done for him; and all marveled [thaumazo].” (Mk 5:20)

“Then He went up into the boat to them, and the wind ceased. And they were greatly amazed [existemi] in themselves beyond measure, and marveled [thaumazo].” (Mk 6:51)

“But Jesus still answered nothing, so that Pilate marveled.” (Mk 15:5)

“So all bore witness to Him, and marveled [thaumazo] at the gracious words which proceeded out of His mouth.” (Lk 4:22)

“But He said to them, Where is your faith? And they were afraid, and marveled, saying to one another, Who can this be? For He commands even the winds and water, and they obey Him!” (Lk 8:25)

“And He was casting out a demon, and it was mute. So it was, when the demon had gone out, that the mute spoke; and the multitudes marveled [thaumazo].” (Lk 11:14)

“But they could not catch Him in His words in the presence of the people. And they marveled [thaumazo] at His answer and kept silent.” (Lk 20:26)

“And the Jews marveled [thaumazo], saying, How does this Man know letters, having never studied?” (Jn 7:15)

“Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled [thaumazo]. And they realized that they had been with Jesus.” (Acts 4:13)

“So he, trembling and astonished [thambeo], said, Lord, what do You want me to do? Then the Lord said to him, Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.” (Acts 9:6)

“Then they were all amazed [thambeo], so that they questioned among themselves, saying, What is this? What new doctrine is this? For with authority He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him.” (Mk 1:27)

“And the disciples were astonished [thambeo] at His words. But Jesus answered again and said to them, Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God!” (Mk 10:24)

“Now they were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was going before them; and they were amazed [thambeo]. And as they followed they were afraid. Then He took the twelve aside again and began to tell them the things that would happen to Him” (Mk 10:32)

“Now Peter continued knocking; and when they opened the door and saw him, they were astonished [existemi].” (Acts 12:16)

Reading: Job 4-6; Acts 13