🔹 Story 1: Noah and the Ark
Main Characters: Noah, his family, God
Story Summary: In a time of widespread wickedness, God instructed Noah to build an ark. While the flood destroyed the earth, God preserved Noah and his family inside the ark.
Key Verses: Genesis 6–9
Theme Connection: God protected the righteous in the midst of judgment and destruction.
🔹 Story 2: Daniel in the Lions’ Den
Main Characters: Daniel, King Darius, royal officials
Story Summary: Though Daniel prayed to God in defiance of the king’s decree, he was unharmed after spending a night in a den of hungry lions. God shut their mouths.
Key Verses: Daniel 6
Theme Connection: God’s protection overruled danger and preserved Daniel for his faithfulness.
🔹 Story 3: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the Fiery Furnace
Main Characters: The three Hebrews, King Nebuchadnezzar, God
Story Summary: Refusing to bow to an idol, the three men were thrown into a blazing furnace. God protected them so completely that not even the smell of smoke touched them.
Key Verses: Daniel 3
Theme Connection: God’s presence in the fire turned a death sentence into a testimony of divine power.
🔹 Story 4: Jesus Escaped Herod’s Murderous Plan
Main Characters: Jesus, Mary, Joseph, Herod
Story Summary: After Jesus’ birth, an angel warned Joseph to flee to Egypt to escape Herod’s attempt to kill the newborn Messiah. God kept Jesus safe until it was time to return.
Key Verses: Matthew 2:13–15
Theme Connection: God intervened through warning and relocation to preserve His redemptive plan.
🔹 Story 5: Paul Survived a Shipwreck and Snakebite
Main Characters: Paul, Roman soldiers, sailors
Story Summary: On his way to Rome, Paul endured a violent storm and shipwreck. Later, he was bitten by a poisonous snake but survived both, confirming God’s hand upon him.
Key Verses: Acts 27–28
Theme Connection: In natural disaster and physical danger, God’s protection kept Paul on mission.
🔹 Story 6: Israelites Spared During the Plagues
Main Characters: Moses, Pharaoh, Israelites
Story Summary: While Egypt suffered ten devastating plagues, God protected the Israelites from most of them, especially the final plague—by instructing them to mark their doors with lamb’s blood.
Key Verses: Exodus 7–12
Theme Connection: God shielded His people even as He judged others, showing His favour and power.
🔹 Story 7: David Escaped Saul’s Pursuit
Main Characters: David, Saul, Jonathan
Story Summary: Though Saul repeatedly tried to kill David out of jealousy, God protected David through wise escapes, loyal friends, and divine intervention.
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 18–24
Theme Connection: God’s hand was on David, preserving him for the throne despite constant threats.
🔹 Story 8: Rahab Protected by the Spies
Main Characters: Rahab, Israelite spies
Story Summary: Rahab hid the Israelite spies in Jericho and asked for protection in return. When the city fell, her household was spared, and she was brought into Israel.
Key Verses: Joshua 2; 6:22–25
Theme Connection: Her act of faith and kindness led to divine protection amid destruction.
🔹 Story 9: Esther and the Jews Saved from Genocide
Main Characters: Esther, Mordecai, Haman, King Xerxes
Story Summary: Haman plotted to destroy the Jews, but Esther’s courage and God’s providence reversed the plan. The Jewish people were delivered and honoured.
Key Verses: Esther 3–9
Theme Connection: God worked behind the scenes to protect His people through unexpected means.
🔹 Story 10: Peter Freed from Prison by an Angel
Main Characters: Peter, Herod, an angel, the church
Story Summary: Peter was imprisoned by King Herod and guarded by soldiers, but an angel of the Lord broke his chains and led him out while the church prayed.
Key Verses: Acts 12:1–17
Theme Connection: Even in captivity, God’s power delivered Peter in response to persistent prayer.
🔹 Key Bible Passages for the Theme
- Psalm 91:1–7
- Isaiah 43:2
- Proverbs 18:10
- 2 Thessalonians 3:3
- Psalm 121:7–8
- Psalm 34:7
- Psalm 46:1
- Exodus 14:13–14
- Nahum 1:7
- Deuteronomy 31:6