🔹 Story 1: The Red Sea Parted for Israel
Main Characters: Moses, Pharaoh, Israelites
Story Summary: As the Israelites fled Egypt, they were trapped between the Red Sea and Pharaoh’s army. God parted the waters through Moses, allowing His people to walk on dry ground.
Key Verses: Exodus 14:10–31
Theme Connection: God overruled natural laws to save His people, displaying complete power over creation.
🔹 Story 2: The Sun Stood Still for Joshua
Main Characters: Joshua, Israelites, Amorite kings
Story Summary: In the middle of battle, Joshua prayed for more daylight. God answered by causing the sun and moon to stand still until Israel won the fight.
Key Verses: Joshua 10:1–15
Theme Connection: God altered time itself to fulfil His promise and secure victory for His people.
🔹 Story 3: Jesus Calmed the Storm
Main Characters: Jesus, the disciples
Story Summary: As a violent storm threatened to sink their boat, Jesus rebuked the wind and waves—and the sea became instantly calm, leaving the disciples in awe.
Key Verses: Mark 4:35–41
Theme Connection: Even wind and waves obey Jesus, proving His divine authority over nature.
🔹 Story 4: Manna from Heaven and Water from a Rock
Main Characters: Moses, Israelites, God
Story Summary: In the wilderness, God sent bread from heaven and made water flow from a rock when the people were thirsty and had no natural supply.
Key Verses: Exodus 16:1–36; 17:1–7
Theme Connection: God met physical needs through miraculous control over natural elements.
🔹 Story 5: Elijah Called Fire from Heaven
Main Characters: Elijah, prophets of Baal, King Ahab
Story Summary: On Mount Carmel, Elijah prayed, and God sent fire from heaven to consume the sacrifice, proving He was the true God—not Baal.
Key Verses: 1 Kings 18:20–39
Theme Connection: God showed dramatic power over fire and weather to confirm His supremacy.
🔹 Story 6: The Jordan River Stopped for Israel
Main Characters: Joshua, priests, Israelites
Story Summary: As the Israelites crossed into the Promised Land, God stopped the Jordan River’s flow while the priests stepped into the water, allowing the nation to pass on dry ground.
Key Verses: Joshua 3:1–17
Theme Connection: God demonstrated His control over rivers and timing to fulfil His promise.
🔹 Story 7: Plagues of Egypt
Main Characters: Moses, Pharaoh, Egyptians
Story Summary: God sent ten plagues over Egypt—affecting rivers, animals, weather, light, and more—to display His power and force Pharaoh to release the Israelites.
Key Verses: Exodus 7–12
Theme Connection: Through nature itself, God judged a nation and displayed His supremacy.
🔹 Story 8: Earthquake at Mount Sinai
Main Characters: Moses, Israelites, God
Story Summary: When God gave the Law at Sinai, the mountain shook, thunder roared, and smoke covered it—an overwhelming display of His holy presence through natural elements.
Key Verses: Exodus 19:16–20
Theme Connection: Nature responded to God’s voice, underscoring His majesty and authority.
🔹 Story 9: Darkness at Jesus’ Crucifixion
Main Characters: Jesus, Roman soldiers, the crowd
Story Summary: As Jesus hung on the cross, darkness covered the land for three hours. This unnatural event marked the gravity and spiritual significance of His death.
Key Verses: Luke 23:44–46
Theme Connection: Nature testified to the divine moment of sacrifice and redemption.
🔹 Story 10: Paul Survived a Shipwreck
Main Characters: Paul, Roman soldiers, sailors
Story Summary: Caught in a deadly storm at sea, Paul encouraged everyone aboard that God would spare their lives. Though the ship was lost, all 276 passengers survived.
Key Verses: Acts 27
Theme Connection: God ruled over the storm and preserved His servant for His purpose.
🔹 Key Bible Passages for the Theme
- Psalm 104:1–4
- Jeremiah 10:12–13
- Job 37:5–13
- Matthew 8:27
- Romans 1:20
- Exodus 19:18
- Nahum 1:5–6
- Amos 4:7–9
- Isaiah 45:7
- Colossians 1:16–17