🔹 Story 1: Abraham and Sarah Believed for a Child in Old Age
Main Characters: Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, God
Story Summary: Though well beyond childbearing years, Abraham and Sarah believed God’s promise for a son. Despite their doubts, Isaac was miraculously born.
Key Verses: Genesis 18:9–15; 21:1–7; Romans 4:18–21
Theme Connection: Their faith held onto God’s word when the situation was biologically impossible.
🔹 Story 2: Crossing the Red Sea
Main Characters: Moses, Israelites, Pharaoh
Story Summary: Trapped between the Red Sea and Pharaoh’s army, the Israelites faced certain death. But God told Moses to raise his staff, and the sea parted.
Key Verses: Exodus 14:10–31
Theme Connection: Faith led the people to walk through waters that should have swallowed them.
🔹 Story 3: Jericho’s Walls Fell After Marching
Main Characters: Joshua, Israelites, God
Story Summary: God told Joshua to march around Jericho’s walls once a day for six days and seven times on the seventh day. They obeyed, and the walls fell without a fight.
Key Verses: Joshua 6:1–20
Theme Connection: The strategy seemed absurd—but faith in God’s plan led to miraculous victory.
🔹 Story 4: Elijah Prayed for Fire from Heaven
Main Characters: Elijah, prophets of Baal, King Ahab
Story Summary: On Mount Carmel, Elijah challenged false prophets to call down fire. While they failed, Elijah’s prayer brought fire from heaven, proving God’s power.
Key Verses: 1 Kings 18:20–39
Theme Connection: Elijah believed God would act in a bold, impossible moment—and God did.
🔹 Story 5: Mary Believed the Virgin Birth Promise
Main Characters: Mary, angel Gabriel, Jesus
Story Summary: The angel told Mary she would conceive by the Holy Spirit. Though a virgin, she believed and surrendered to God’s plan.
Key Verses: Luke 1:26–38
Theme Connection: Mary embraced a promise that defied natural possibility—faith birthed the Savior.
🔹 Story 6: The Sun Stood Still for Joshua
Main Characters: Joshua, Israelites, Amorites
Story Summary: In the heat of battle, Joshua asked God to make the sun stand still. God answered, giving Israel time to win a miraculous victory.
Key Verses: Joshua 10:12–14
Theme Connection: Joshua’s faith was bold enough to ask for the impossible—and God responded.
🔹 Story 7: Elisha Raised a Dead Boy
Main Characters: Elisha, Shunammite woman, her son
Story Summary: After the woman’s son died suddenly, Elisha went to her house and prayed. God answered, and the boy came back to life.
Key Verses: 2 Kings 4:18–37
Theme Connection: Faith cried out in the face of death—and God restored life.
🔹 Story 8: Jesus Healed the Centurion’s Servant from Afar
Main Characters: Jesus, Roman centurion, servant
Story Summary: A centurion asked Jesus to heal his servant but said Jesus didn’t need to come—just speak the word. Jesus marvelled at his faith and healed from a distance.
Key Verses: Matthew 8:5–13
Theme Connection: The centurion believed in divine authority—and witnessed the impossible from afar.
🔹 Story 9: The Woman with the Issue of Blood
Main Characters: Jesus, the woman
Story Summary: After twelve years of illness and no medical hope, a woman touched Jesus’ cloak in faith and was instantly healed.
Key Verses: Mark 5:25–34
Theme Connection: Faith in Jesus’ power overcame years of disappointment and despair.
🔹 Story 10: Peter Escaped from Prison
Main Characters: Peter, angel, church believers
Story Summary: While Peter was in prison, the church prayed earnestly. An angel appeared, broke his chains, and led him out past guards unnoticed.
Key Verses: Acts 12:1–17
Theme Connection: The early church believed in divine intervention—and witnessed a miraculous escape.
🔹 Key Bible Passages for the Theme
- Luke 1:37
- Hebrews 11:1
- Matthew 19:26
- Mark 9:23
- Romans 4:20–21
- Isaiah 41:10
- John 11:40
- Psalm 77:14
- Matthew 21:21–22
- 2 Corinthians 5:7