🔹 Story 1: David Faced Goliath with Confidence in God
Main Characters: David, Goliath, Saul, Israelites, Philistines
Story Summary: While Israel’s army trembled before Goliath, David—just a young shepherd—boldly stepped forward in faith, trusting God to give victory. With a sling and a stone, he defeated the giant.
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 17
Theme Connection: David overcame fear by focusing on God’s power, not the enemy’s size.
🔹 Story 2: Esther Approached the King to Save Her People
Main Characters: Esther, Mordecai, King Xerxes, Haman
Story Summary: Esther risked her life by going uninvited before the king to plead for the Jews. Her courage and faith led to the reversal of Haman’s evil plan.
Key Verses: Esther 4:10–16; 5:1–3; 7:1–10
Theme Connection: Esther acted despite fear, believing that God placed her “for such a time as this.”
🔹 Story 3: Daniel in the Lions’ Den
Main Characters: Daniel, King Darius, royal officials
Story Summary: Knowing the law forbade prayer, Daniel continued to pray openly to God. He was thrown into a den of lions, but God protected him overnight.
Key Verses: Daniel 6
Theme Connection: Daniel’s faith outweighed the fear of death—he trusted God with the outcome.
🔹 Story 4: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Refused to Bow
Main Characters: The three Hebrews, King Nebuchadnezzar
Story Summary: Ordered to worship a golden image or face the furnace, the three men refused. They were thrown into the fire, but God protected them and walked with them.
Key Verses: Daniel 3
Theme Connection: Their unwavering faith triumphed over the fear of persecution and death.
🔹 Story 5: Peter Walked on Water Toward Jesus
Main Characters: Peter, Jesus, disciples
Story Summary: When Peter saw Jesus’ walking on the water, he stepped out of the boat in faith. He began to sink when fear took over, but Jesus rescued him.
Key Verses: Matthew 14:22–33
Theme Connection: Peter’s faith overcame fear—until he took his eyes off Jesus.
🔹 Story 6: Joshua Led Israel into the Promised Land
Main Characters: Joshua, Israelites, God
Story Summary: After Moses died, Joshua was commanded to lead Israel into Canaan. Though the task was daunting, he trusted God’s promise and led with strength and courage.
Key Verses: Joshua 1:1–9
Theme Connection: God’s assurance helped Joshua choose faith over fear in a moment of transition.
🔹 Story 7: The Woman with the Issue of Blood Touched Jesus
Main Characters: Jesus, the woman
Story Summary: After twelve years of suffering, the woman broke social boundaries and touched Jesus’ garment in faith, believing she would be healed. She was instantly restored.
Key Verses: Mark 5:25–34
Theme Connection: Her fear was real, but her faith in Jesus’ power brought healing and peace.
🔹 Story 8: Gideon Defeated the Midianites with 300 Men
Main Characters: Gideon, Midianites, God
Story Summary: Though fearful and hesitant, Gideon obeyed God’s command to reduce his army. With just 300 men, he defeated a vast enemy—by faith, not might.
Key Verses: Judges 6–7
Theme Connection: Faith in God’s strategy overcame fear of overwhelming odds.
🔹 Story 9: Jesus Calmed the Storm
Main Characters: Jesus, disciples
Story Summary: Caught in a violent storm, the disciples panicked while Jesus slept. When they woke Him, He rebuked the storm and questioned their fear.
Key Verses: Mark 4:35–41
Theme Connection: Fear faded when the disciples saw the power of the One in their boat.
🔹 Story 10: Paul Preached Boldly Despite Persecution
Main Characters: Paul, early church, Roman officials
Story Summary: Imprisoned, beaten, and threatened, Paul continued preaching with boldness, declaring the Gospel without fear.
Key Verses: Acts 16:16–40; 2 Corinthians 11:23–28
Theme Connection: Paul’s life was marked by constant danger, but he chose faith and obedience over fear.
🔹 Key Bible Passages for the Theme
- Joshua 1:9
- Isaiah 41:10
- Psalm 56:3–4
- 2 Timothy 1:7
- Matthew 14:27
- Romans 8:15
- Hebrews 11:1
- John 14:27
- Proverbs 29:25
- Deuteronomy 31:6