🔹 Story 1: Peter Preached at Pentecost
Main Characters: Peter, apostles, Jewish crowd
Story Summary: After receiving the Holy Spirit, Peter stood before thousands and boldly proclaimed that Jesus, whom they crucified, was both Lord and Christ. Three thousand people believed and were baptized.
Key Verses: Acts 2:1–41
Theme Connection: Spirit-empowered preaching can transform hearts and ignite movements.
🔹 Story 2: Stephen Spoke Before the Sanhedrin
Main Characters: Stephen, Jewish leaders, Saul
Story Summary: Filled with the Holy Spirit, Stephen preached the truth of Israel’s history and accused the leaders of rejecting the Messiah. Though stoned for his message, he saw heaven opened.
Key Verses: Acts 6:8–15; 7:1–60
Theme Connection: Bold proclamation may cost everything, but it reflects unwavering faith and conviction.
🔹 Story 3: Paul Preached in Athens
Main Characters: Paul, Greek philosophers
Story Summary: Paul addressed the philosophers at the Areopagus, proclaiming the “unknown God” as the true Creator and calling them to repentance through Jesus’ resurrection.
Key Verses: Acts 17:16–34
Theme Connection: Bold preaching engages culture with truth and calls all people to God.
🔹 Story 4: John the Baptist Confronted Sin Publicly
Main Characters: John the Baptist, Herod, Jewish crowds
Story Summary: John called people to repentance and boldly rebuked Herod for his immoral relationship. His fearless preaching ultimately cost him his life.
Key Verses: Matthew 3:1–12; 14:1–12
Theme Connection: Boldness in proclaiming truth includes confronting sin, even among the powerful.
🔹 Story 5: Jesus Declared Truth in the Synagogue
Main Characters: Jesus, synagogue crowd
Story Summary: Jesus read from Isaiah in His hometown and declared that the prophecy was fulfilled in Him. The people were amazed, then outraged, and tried to kill Him.
Key Verses: Luke 4:16–30
Theme Connection: Bold preaching often provokes strong reactions—truth challenges comfort.
🔹 Story 6: Moses Spoke to Pharaoh with God’s Message
Main Characters: Moses, Aaron, Pharaoh
Story Summary: Though initially reluctant, Moses stood before Pharaoh repeatedly, declaring God’s demand to let His people go. Each refusal brought another demonstration of God’s power.
Key Verses: Exodus 5–12
Theme Connection: Bold proclamation includes persistence in the face of rejection and resistance.
🔹 Story 7: Elijah Confronted Ahab and the Prophets of Baal
Main Characters: Elijah, Ahab, prophets of Baal
Story Summary: Elijah boldly challenged the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, declaring that the true God would answer by fire—and He did.
Key Verses: 1 Kings 18:17–40
Theme Connection: Proclamation of truth confronts falsehood and reveals God’s supremacy.
🔹 Story 8: Jonah Preached to Nineveh
Main Characters: Jonah, Ninevites, king of Nineveh
Story Summary: After running from God, Jonah finally delivered a bold message of impending judgment. The people repented, and God relented.
Key Verses: Jonah 3:1–10
Theme Connection: Even reluctant preaching, when obedient, can bring powerful transformation.
🔹 Story 9: Paul Preached Before Kings
Main Characters: Paul, King Agrippa, Festus
Story Summary: Paul boldly defended his faith and shared the Gospel before governors and kings, unashamed of the truth despite being in chains.
Key Verses: Acts 26:1–29
Theme Connection: Bold proclamation doesn’t depend on freedom—it thrives even in chains.
🔹 Story 10: Jesus Proclaimed the Kingdom of God
Main Characters: Jesus, disciples, crowds
Story Summary: Jesus travelled through towns proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom, calling people to repentance, healing the sick, and revealing the heart of the Father.
Key Verses: Matthew 4:17; Mark 1:14–15; Luke 8:1
Theme Connection: Bold preaching isn’t just about confrontation—it’s about announcing hope, healing, and salvation.
🔹 Key Bible Passages for the Theme
- Romans 1:16
- Acts 4:29–31
- 2 Timothy 4:2
- Jeremiah 1:7–9
- Matthew 10:27
- 1 Corinthians 2:1–5
- Luke 12:11–12
- Ezekiel 2:6–7
- Proverbs 28:1
- Acts 20:24