🔹 Story 1: David’s Sling Defeated a Giant
Main Characters: David, Goliath, Israelites, Philistines
Story Summary: While others feared Goliath, David stepped forward with only a sling and five stones. With one small stone and great faith, he struck down the giant.
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 17:40–50
Theme Connection: God used a simple weapon in the hands of a faithful youth to achieve a mighty victory.
🔹 Story 2: Mustard Seed Faith Moves Mountains
Main Characters: Jesus, disciples
Story Summary: Jesus taught that faith as small as a mustard seed could move mountains. The smallest faith, if placed in the right person, has limitless power.
Key Verses: Matthew 17:20; Luke 17:6
Theme Connection: God values quality of faith over quantity—small beginnings can yield great miracles.
🔹 Story 3: Five Loaves and Two Fish Fed Thousands
Main Characters: Jesus, a boy, disciples, crowd
Story Summary: A young boy gave his small lunch—just five loaves and two fish. Jesus multiplied it to feed over 5,000 people, with leftovers.
Key Verses: John 6:1–14
Theme Connection: A small act of generosity became the seed of a massive miracle.
🔹 Story 4: The Widow’s Oil Multiplied
Main Characters: Elisha, widow, her sons
Story Summary: A poor widow had only a small jar of oil. Elisha told her to gather empty jars, and God miraculously multiplied her oil to fill them all.
Key Verses: 2 Kings 4:1–7
Theme Connection: What seemed like too little became more than enough in God’s hands.
🔹 Story 5: The Widow’s Two Small Coins
Main Characters: Jesus, poor widow
Story Summary: A widow gave two small copper coins at the temple—hardly anything compared to others. Yet Jesus said she gave more than all, because she gave all she had.
Key Verses: Mark 12:41–44; Luke 21:1–4
Theme Connection: God sees the heart behind the gift—what seems small can be spiritually enormous.
🔹 Story 6: Moses’ Staff Brought Plagues and Parted the Sea
Main Characters: Moses, Pharaoh, Israelites
Story Summary: God used Moses’ staff—a simple shepherd’s tool—to bring plagues upon Egypt and part the Red Sea, delivering Israel from bondage.
Key Verses: Exodus 4:1–5; 14:15–31
Theme Connection: God uses what’s already in our hands to reveal His power and fulfil His purposes.
🔹 Story 7: A Jar of Perfume Anointed the Messiah
Main Characters: Jesus, Mary of Bethany
Story Summary: Mary broke a small jar of expensive perfume to anoint Jesus’ feet. Though criticized by others, Jesus honoured her deeply for this intimate act.
Key Verses: John 12:1–8; Mark 14:3–9
Theme Connection: A small act of worship became an eternal testimony of devotion.
🔹 Story 8: A Baby’s Cry in a Basket Changed History
Main Characters: Moses, Pharaoh’s daughter, Jochebed
Story Summary: Moses, a Hebrew baby placed in a basket, was found and adopted by Pharaoh’s daughter. He would grow up to deliver Israel from slavery.
Key Verses: Exodus 2:1–10
Theme Connection: One small baby, protected by faith, became God’s chosen deliverer.
🔹 Story 9: A Little Cloud Ended a Drought
Main Characters: Elijah, servant, Ahab
Story Summary: Elijah prayed for rain after a long drought. At first, only a tiny cloud appeared—but soon it brought a mighty downpour.
Key Verses: 1 Kings 18:41–45
Theme Connection: What began as a small sign of hope brought complete restoration.
🔹 Story 10: A Pebble Brought Down Pride in Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream
Main Characters: Daniel, Nebuchadnezzar
Story Summary: In a dream interpreted by Daniel, a small stone destroyed a towering statue representing human kingdoms—symbolizing God’s eternal kingdom conquering all.
Key Verses: Daniel 2:31–45
Theme Connection: The seemingly small and weak will ultimately overcome the mighty when God is behind it.
🔹 Key Bible Passages for the Theme
- Zechariah 4:10
- Matthew 13:31–32
- 1 Corinthians 1:27–29
- Proverbs 15:16
- Luke 16:10
- Ecclesiastes 9:14–16
- Isaiah 60:22
- Hebrews 11:32–34
- Exodus 4:2
- James 2:5