🔹 Story 1: Noah and His Family After the Flood
Main Characters: Noah, his family, God
Story Summary: After the flood destroyed the earth, God gave Noah and his family a fresh start to repopulate and steward the earth. God established a covenant with them through the rainbow.
Key Verses: Genesis 8:15–22; 9:1–17
Theme Connection: God brought renewal to the earth and offered humanity a new beginning grounded in grace.
🔹 Story 2: Abraham’s Call to Leave and Start Anew
Main Characters: Abraham, Sarah, God
Story Summary: God called Abraham to leave his homeland and begin a new journey to a promised land. Through this new beginning, Abraham became the father of a great nation.
Key Verses: Genesis 12:1–9
Theme Connection: Obedience to God’s call opened the door to a legacy far beyond what Abraham could imagine.
🔹 Story 3: Jacob’s Identity Changed to Israel
Main Characters: Jacob, God
Story Summary: After wrestling with God, Jacob’s name was changed to Israel, marking a shift in his identity and purpose. He became the father of the twelve tribes.
Key Verses: Genesis 32:22–32
Theme Connection: God gave Jacob a new identity and future after a life of striving and struggle.
🔹 Story 4: Ruth’s Life Transformed in Bethlehem
Main Characters: Ruth, Naomi, Boaz
Story Summary: Ruth, a Moabite widow, left her past to follow Naomi and the God of Israel. In Bethlehem, she found favour, love, and became part of the Messiah’s lineage.
Key Verses: Ruth 1–4
Theme Connection: Ruth’s loyalty and faith opened the door to a new future of blessing and purpose.
🔹 Story 5: Jonah Given a Second Chance
Main Characters: Jonah, God, Ninevites
Story Summary: After running from God’s call and being swallowed by a great fish, Jonah was given a second chance to preach to Nineveh. He obeyed, and a whole city repented.
Key Verses: Jonah 1–3
Theme Connection: God’s mercy provided Jonah and the Ninevites with new beginnings after rebellion.
🔹 Story 6: Peter Restored After Denial
Main Characters: Peter, Jesus
Story Summary: Peter denied Jesus three times during His trial. After the resurrection, Jesus gently restored him, affirming his role as a shepherd of the Church.
Key Verses: John 21:15–19
Theme Connection: Failure didn’t define Peter—grace gave him a new mission and future.
🔹 Story 7: The Woman at the Well’s Life Redirected
Main Characters: Jesus, Samaritan woman
Story Summary: A woman with a broken past encountered Jesus at a well. After her conversation with Him, she became a bold witness to her entire community.
Key Verses: John 4:1–42
Theme Connection: Jesus offered her living water and a fresh start, turning her shame into testimony.
🔹 Story 8: Paul’s Radical Conversion
Main Characters: Saul/Paul, Jesus, Ananias
Story Summary: Saul was a persecutor of Christians until Jesus met him on the road to Damascus. He was transformed into Paul, the greatest missionary of the early Church.
Key Verses: Acts 9:1–22
Theme Connection: God turned a life of opposition into a legacy of faith and influence.
🔹 Story 9: The Exiles Returned to Rebuild Jerusalem
Main Characters: Zerubbabel, Ezra, Nehemiah, Israelites
Story Summary: After 70 years of exile in Babylon, God stirred the hearts of His people to return and rebuild the temple and city of Jerusalem, restoring worship and identity.
Key Verses: Ezra 1–6; Nehemiah 1–6
Theme Connection: God’s faithfulness gave Israel a fresh beginning rooted in worship and obedience.
🔹 Story 10: The Resurrection Brought a New Era
Main Characters: Jesus, disciples, early believers
Story Summary: Jesus’ resurrection marked a new beginning for all humanity. Sin and death were defeated, and believers entered a new covenant of grace and eternal hope.
Key Verses: Luke 24; Acts 1:1–11
Theme Connection: The resurrection changed everything—bringing life, purpose, and a new creation reality to those who believe.
🔹 Key Bible Passages for the Theme
- Isaiah 43:18–19
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
- Lamentations 3:22–23
- Joel 2:25–27
- Ezekiel 36:26
- Romans 6:4
- John 3:3
- Revelation 21:5
- Philippians 3:13–14
- Psalm 40:1–3