That is why many of his physical cures illustrate so well the spiritual salvation he secured when he died and rose from the dead. C. Some Characteristics of Christ’s Miracles 1. They were performed for high purposes. He did not use them for his personal convenience (remember his temptation) but to meet definite needs of others. 2. They were not confined to a single sphere of life, so they could never be considered trickery. They were done on nature (Luke 5:4–7), on human beings (Mark 1:29–31, 40–42),