Getting to know Him

In reading the New Testament, I feel like I am really getting to know Jesus Christ and His life here on earth.  I love how He spoke plainly, even tried to make things easier to understand through parables.  One of the things I have found the most interesting, and yet I don't fully understand, is how with every miracle, there was only one request...not to tell anyone about it.  I would like to understand this better - maybe I am missing something. I find it so humbling.  I imagine His purpose was not to glorify Himself, saying, "Look what I can do!", but to quietly bless the lives of those who ailed.  His teaching moments were usually separate from His healing moments. It seems as if He was to teach alone during His time on earth. He only asked His disciples to go forth and spread His gospel after He was crucified.  The whole story had to be told, not just part.  His resurrection was key to inspiring the faith of the people. The miracles weren't enough.  This is evidenced by the unbelief of so many who witnessed the miracles themselves.  Hard to believe. That is my interpretation, though like I said, I am no scholar and I am sure I'm missing something.