What were the signs of Christ's first coming? ...of His second coming? What is the difference between signs, wonders and miracles? Of the 75 times “signs and wonders” are mentioned in the Bible “signs” always precedes “wonders” (Exod. 7:3; Deut. 6:22; Neh. 9:10; 2 Cor. 12:12; Heb. 2:4). Why? What is the purpose of “signs and wonders”? Why did God give to Ahab and the shepherds such unique signs? What was the message to each? What sign or signs has God given you?