Scripture Testimony Index

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The Scripture Testimony Index seeks to answer the question:

Who has ever trusted God like that?

Starting with the New Testament as the source for a subject index, we have used data science with a large body of missionary biographies and personal narratives to discover amazing stories of God’s reality in our lives. Then, one by one, we selected the best to create this curated collection.

Explore the index below to find story excerpts, along with information about the source books and where you can find more.

This is an ongoing process. The counters above reflect our progress as we continue the story research.

How we put this together

First, we scanned and processed more than 1,000 books, then added the raw text to a database. More books are being added all the time. Explore the library.

Next we combed through the New Testament to identify topic sentences. Our reasoning is that if a person is writing about a spiritual experience, he/she will either quote the Scriptures, or explain it in a way that correlates to the Scriptures. This hypothesis has proven true, and as a result the Scriptures come alive through these myriad stories.

Using the topic sentences, we next used a Sentence Similarity algorithm to find potential matches for each sentence in all 1,000 books. For example, by using the source phrase, “First be reconciled to your brother,” from Matthew 23-24, we found “two brothers who had not spoken civilly to one another for years were among those reconciled,” from Isobel Kuhn’s book Nests Above the Abyss.

Next we did a full text search for the source phrase using the Apache Lucene search engine. The engine returns both exact matches and “fuzzy” matches containing the key words from the phrase, which combine to provide the “fine-toothed comb” for finding stories.

Then we looked at the book database from the other direction. Instead of starting with our topic sentences and searching the texts, we used Topic Clustering algorithms to identify topics and themes we didn’t realize were there. This requires almost two weeks of CPU time!

Finally, we read every matching story for relevance and impact, adding the best to the Scripture Testimony Index.

Each of these steps is described in greater detail in our Data Science section.


Topic Index View

Topic

Stories

Description

A

  
Abba1 storyBelievers have spirit of adoption as children of God and cry, "Abba! Father!"
Mark 14:35-36 
Rom 8:15 
Gal 4:6 
abide7 storiesBelievers are in Jesus, and He is in them
John 15:1-17 
abilities as gifts from God1 storyEvery good thing is given from heaven
John 3:27 
Rom 12:3 
afflictions4 storiesAfflictions borne for the Gospel are light and momentary
2 Cor 4:7-18 
Ananias and Sapphira1 storyDivine punishment for deceiving the Holy Spirit
Acts 5:1-11 
Ananias of Damascus1 storyMessenger of Christ about future suffering
Acts 9:16 
angels
guiding people in ministry2 storiesAngels reveal or help with God's ministry plan
Acts 5:19-20 
Acts 27:21-26 
Acts 8:26 
help from12 storiesGod sends an angel to help, deliver, or comfort
Acts 12:6-11 
Luke 22:43 
anointing with oil
for healing19 storiesAnointing the sick with oil and praying for healing
James 5:14 
apostles, the twelve
humble background of7 storiesGod uses even the common and uneducated
Acts 4:13 
shaking dust from their feet3 storiesProtest against those unwilling to hear the Gospel
Matt 10:14 
Mark 6:11 
Luke 9:5 
apostles
mere men3 storiesApostles redirect misplaced praise
Acts 10:25-26 
Acts 3:11-16 
Acts 14:8-18 
worthy to suffer18 storiesCounted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name
Acts 5:41 
armor
of God1 storyPutting on the whole armor of God
Eph 6:10-20 
aroma of Christ27 storiesBelievers are the aroma of Christ to those around them
2 Cor 2:14-16 
attitude of Christ4 storiesThink of others more than ourselves
Phil 2:1-11 
Phil 2:4 

B

  
baptism
by Holy Spirit3 storiesJesus baptizes believers with the Holy Spirit
Matt 3:11 
Acts 1:5 
believers
as representatives of Jesus Christ5 storiesBelievers are ambassadors for Christ
John 17:21-23 
2 Cor 5:18-21 
Col 3:17 
as students11 storiesReading and studying essential for believers
Acts 17:10-12 
Acts 18:24-28 
2 Tim 2:15 
belong to the Lord4 storiesWhether we live or die, we are the Lord’s
Rom 14:7-8 
death and9 storiesDeath for the believer is to be with Christ
Phil 1:21-23 
1 Th 4:13 
eat anything2 storiesEat freely with thanksgiving and spiritual discernment
1 Cor 10:23-32 
forsake superstition14 storiesBelievers exchange superstition for faith in Christ
Acts 19:18-19 
freedom in Christ of2 storiesIn Christ, believers are free from bondage
Rom 14:22 
Gal 5:1 
Gal 6:10 
new nature in2 storiesTrue disciples forsake the old self and put on the new self
Eph 4:20-27 
Eph 4:28-5:9 
Eph 5:10-20 
Col 3:5-17 
persecution of21 storiesBelievers will suffer terrible things for the sake of Jesus' name
Matt 24:9-14 
suffering rightly10 storiesBelievers suffer for Christ, not common crime
1 Pet 4:12-19 
Berea, church in3 storiesBereans searched Scriptures to verify new teachings
Acts 17:10-12 
body of Christ
Eph 4:16 
Col 3:15 
many members4 storiesBody of Christ is made up of many members
1 Cor 12:12-31 
burden for lost8 storiesSpiritual burden for a lost people group to be saved
Rom 9:1-3 

C

  
Christian behavior
Rom 12:9-21 
brotherly affection7 storiesLove and honor one another in brotherly affection
Rom 12:10 
caring for enemies3 storiesChristians take care of their enemy's needs
Rom 12:20 
empathy8 storiesEnter into the joys and sorrows of one another
Rom 12:15 
generous and hospitable13 storiesChristians are generous and hospitable
Rom 12:13 
Acts 16:14-15 
1 Tim 3:2 
Heb 13:2 
living in peace with all1 storyIf possible, live at peace with all
Rom 12:18 
no retaliation2 storiesDo not retaliate, instead behave honorably
Rom 12:17 
no vengeance3 storiesVengeance belongs to the Lord
Rom 12:19 
overcoming evil with good1 storyOvercome evil with good
Rom 12:21 
persevering2 storiesHopeful, patient and prayerful
Rom 12:12 
zealous service1 storyFervently and zealously serve the Lord
Rom 12:11 
Christian communities
fellowship of new believers2 storiesCommunities of new believers formed by the Gospel
Acts 2:42-47 
love for one another9 storiesChristians care for one another in love
1 Jn 3:11-24 
John 13:34-35 
sharing in10 storiesCommunities of believers sharing in needs
Acts 4:32-35 
Acts 6:1-6 
tolerance in1 storyIn essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty, in all things charity
Rom 14:1-15:12 
church, the
discrimination in1 storyDealing with discrimination in the church
1 Cor 11:18 
James 2:1-13 
Acts 6:1-6 
pattern for4 storiesScripture, baptism, spiritual gifts, communion, evangelize, suffer
1 Th 2:13-16 
circumstances19 storiesGod is able to bring good from any circumstances
Rom 8:28 
compassion1 storyThe heart of the believer, like Jesus, is full of compassion
Eph 4:32 
Col 3:12 
Gal 6:2 
Matt 9:36-38 
condemnation, freedom from1 storyThere is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus
Rom 8:1-3 
contentment8 storiesIf we have food and clothing, with these we will be content
1 Tim 6:6-8 
conversion
mass14 storiesLarge groups of people converted at the same time
Acts 2:41 
Acts 4:4 
of officials3 storiesConversions among the opposing authorities
Acts 6:7 
creation, new89 storiesSalvation transforms
2 Cor 5:16-17 
Gal 6:15 
creator, evidence of1 storyGod is clearly seen in what He has made
Rom 1:20 

D

  
dead, raising the5 storiesJesus and the Apostles raised people from the dead
Matt 9:18 
Luke 7:11-17 
John 11:38-44 
Acts 9:36-43 
Acts 20:7-12 
death
defeat of34 storiesThere is no sting in death for the believer
1 Cor 15:54-57 
deliverance29 storiesDeliverance from enemies and circumstances
Luke 1:71 
demons
authority of Jesus Christ over2 storiesJesus has authority over demons and evil spirits
Mark 5:1-20 
casting out26 storiesDemons cast out in Jesus' name
Matt 8:28-32 
Mark 1:23-26 
Mark 9:20-27 
Matt 8:16-17 
Matt 9:32-34 
Luke 10:17 
discernment
false prophets or true disciples1 storyYou shall know them by their fruit
Matt 7:15-20 
John 13:34-35 
John 15:8 
Gal 5:22-23 
disciples of Jesus Christ
filled with joy2 storiesDisciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit
Acts 13:52 
friends of Jesus2 storiesJesus calls His obedient disciples friends
John 15:14-16 
known by love4 storiesDisciples are known by their love for one another
John 13:34-35 
nurture of new11 storiesStrengthening and encouraging new disciples
Acts 14:22-23 
wash feet of2 storiesDisciples commanded to wash each other's feet
John 13:14-16 
discipleship
commitment and costs of16 storiesDisciples are devoted to Christ above anything or anyone
Matt 4:20-22 
Matt 16:24-25 
Mark 8:31-38 
Mark 1:19-20 
Mark 10:28 
Luke 9:23-27 
Luke 9:57-62 
Luke 14:25-35 
divine encounter
voice of Jesus32 storiesJesus reveals Himself to an unbeliever
Acts 9:4-7 
divine guidance
audible voice20 storiesGod using an audible voice to communicate
Acts 10:13-15 
Acts 11:7-9 
by the Spirit25 storiesGod using an inner voice to communicate
Acts 10:19-20 
Acts 11:12 
circumstances and timing13 storiesGod using circumstances and timing to communicate
Acts 11:11 
dream35 storiesGod communicating in a dream
Matt 1:20 
Matt 2:12 
Matt 2:13 
Matt 2:19 
Matt 2:22 
Matt 27:19 
Acts 2:17 
prayer23 storiesGod communicating during prayer
Acts 11:5 
Acts 13:2-3 
vision18 storiesGod using a vision to communicate
Acts 10:9-16 
Acts 10:3 
Acts 11:5 
Acts 18:9-10 
dying to self1 storyDisciples are dead to sin and self, and alive to God
Luke 14:27 
Rom 6:5-11 

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equality of believers
gender2 storiesThere are no gender distinctions in Christ
Gal 3:28 
social classes2 storiesThere are no class distinctions in Christ
Gal 3:28 
eternal life
through hearing and faith9 storiesWhoever hears and believes has eternal life
John 5:24 
Rom 10:9-17 
evangelism
conversational4 storiesReasoning with people in public places
Acts 17:17 
exchanged life8 storiesNo longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me
Gal 2:20 
exorcisms
Matt 10:25 
Matt 9:35 
Matt 8:28-32 
Matt 4:11 
Matt 12:26-32 
Matt 12:43 
Mark 9:14-29 
Luke 8:26-39 
failed1 storyOnly the Spirit of Jesus can overcome evil spirits
Acts 19:13-19 

F

  
faith
Heb 11:6 
childlike10 storiesChildlike faith required to enter Kingdom of God
Matt 18:3 
Luke 18:17 
for healing35 storiesAccording to your faith be it done to you
Matt 9:27-31 
in the unseen3 storiesBlessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed
John 20:26-29 
1 Pet 1:8-9 
faithfulness
Gal 5:22 
Luke 19:26 
Eph 6:23-24 
of Christ1 storyEven if we are faithless, Christ remains faithful
2 Tim 2:13 
false witness5 storiesBelievers accused through testimony of false witness
Matt 26:59 
Acts 6:9-14 
Mark 14:55-59 
fasting
Jesus Christ on1 storyDon't fast so others can see
Matt 6:16 
fear
1 Jn 4:18 
no place for2 storiesIf God is for us, who can be against us?
Rom 8:31 
fellowship1 storyChristian communities growing through fellowship
Acts 2:42 
2 Jn 1:12 
Rom 12:13 
necessary for growth3 storiesBelievers need fellowship to grow
Heb 10:24-25 
finished well3 storiesFought the good fight
2 Tim 4:6-8 
flesh, the
Rom 1:3 
Phil 3:4 
1 Pet 3:18 
discipline of3 storiesWalk by the Spirit to discipline the flesh
Gal 5:16 
1 Cor 10:23 
1 Cor 9:24-27 
forgiveness
Christians and9 storiesTransforming power of forgiveness
John 20:23 
Eph 4:32 
Matt 6:14-15 
Luke 7:47-48 
guarantee of17 storiesConfessing sin leads to forgiveness
1 Jn 1:9 
of enemies7 storiesLove your enemies and do good to them
Luke 6:32-35 
of killers13 storiesFather forgive them, for they know not what they do
Luke 23:34 
Acts 7:60 
of persecutors9 storiesForgiving your persecutor
Matt 5:44 
required10 storiesForgive, or you will not be forgiven
Matt 6:14-15 
Luke 6:37 
without limit2 storiesForgive the repentant brother
Matt 18:21-22 
Luke 17:3-4 

G

  
generosity11 storiesGenerously give to those in need
Acts 4:32-37 
1 Jn 3:17 
Gal 6:2 
Heb 13:16 
giving6 storiesGive to everyone who asks
Matt 5:42 
Luke 6:30 
Acts 20:35 
2 Cor 8:1-2 
1 Jn 3:17 
motives for3 storiesNot for the approval of men
Matt 6:1-4 
to those in need3 storiesGiving financially to those in need
Acts 11:29-30 
without measure12 storiesGive and it shall be given unto you
Luke 6:38 
God, attributes of
Father2 storiesGod is our Father
Matt 6:9 
God's provision90 storiesGod's work will not lack God's supply
Phil 4:19 
for daily needs55 storiesGod will provide for our daily needs
Matt 6:11 
no more and no less25 storiesGod provides exactly what is needed
2 Cor 8:15 
Phil 4:19 
golden rule2 storiesDo unto others as you want them to do unto you
Matt 7:12 
Luke 6:31 
Good News
enthusiasm for6 storiesPeople begging to hear more of the Good News
Acts 13:42 
power of31 storiesGospel is the power of God for salvation
Rom 1:16 
spread of11 storiesTake the gospel to the ends of the earth
Acts 6:7 
Acts 1:8 
Col 1:23 
Mark 16:15 
grace of God
as gift from God1 storyGrace of salvation is unmerited gift from God
Eph 2:8-9 
as mission1 storyThe task to testify to the gospel of Grace
Acts 20:24 
Great Commission7 storiesJesus commands His disciples to go and make more disciples
Matt 28:18-20 
grief, believers and9 storiesWe do not grieve as those who have no hope
1 Th 4:13 

H

  
harvest, spiritual
one sows, another reaps2 storiesOne sows the Word, another reaps the salvation harvest
John 4:37-38 
heritage, spiritual4 storiesStrong faith from generations of prayer and example
2 Tim 1:5 
1 Cor 11:1 
Holy Spirit
as wind1 storyThe Holy Spirit empowers believers uniquely, as He wills
John 3:8 
convicts of sin57 storiesHoly Spirit convicts people of their sin
John 16:8 
empowerment by4 storiesGreater works than these
John 14:12 
fruits of5 storiesThe evidence of being filled with the Holy Spirit
Gal 5:22-23 
guidance by specific names or details16 storiesHoly Spirit guides with specific names or details
Acts 9:10-12 
guidance provided by15 storiesHoly Spirit directs believers in ministry
Acts 16:6-10 
Acts 8:29 
Acts 20:22 
Matt 10:19-20 
Rom 8:14 
Acts 15:28 
Acts 13:2 
in evangelism and missionary work8 storiesHoly Spirit provides power to proclaim the Gospel
Acts 1:8 
poured out6 storiesHoly Spirit falls on those hearing the Word
Acts 10:44-48 
Acts 11:15 
transported by1 storyInstantly transported by the Holy Spirit
Acts 8:39-40 
John 6:21 
homosexuality1 storyA sin no better or worse than another
1 Cor 6:9 
Rom 1:26-27 
household
1 Cor 1:16 
salvation of1 storyEntire households believe the Gospel for salvation
Acts 10:2 
Acts 11:14 
Acts 16:14-15 
Acts 16:30-34 
Acts 18:8 
1 Cor 1:16 
humility
humble exalted2 storiesGod will exalt the humble
Matt 23:12 
James 4:10 
1 Pet 5:5-6 
hymns
Mark 14:26-27 
Phil 2:6-11 
1 Tim 3:16 
Col 3:16 
singing in prison16 storiesApostles sang hymns to God while in prison
Acts 16:25 

I

  
idolatry
coming against5 storiesGod leads believers in opposition to idolatry
Acts 17:16-17 
1 Cor 8:4 
1 Jn 5:21 
image of Christ1 storyBy degrees, believers are being transformed in Christ's image
2 Cor 3:18 
imprisonment
miraculous deliverance from4 storiesGod delivers the apostles from prison
Acts 5:19 
Acts 12:6-11 
of apostles7 storiesImprisoned for preaching about Jesus
Acts 5:18 
preaching Gospel in1 storyPrison becomes a mission field to the believer
Acts 16:25-34 
influences, bad3 storiesBad company corrupts good morals
1 Cor 15:33 
invisibility24 storiesGod blinds the eyes of adversaries
Acts 5:19-24 

J

  
Jesus Christ, miracles of
feeding five thousand4 storiesGod multiplied a small amount of food
Matt 14:13-21 
Mark 6:30-44 
Luke 9:10-17 
John 6:1-14 
Jesus Christ, parables of
Farmer Scattering Seed2 storiesA sower went out to sow seed, and some bore much fruit
Matt 13:20-23 
Mark 4:3-9 
Mark 4:14-20 
Luke 8:4-15 
Good Samaritan3 storiesDemonstration of who is our neighbor
Luke 10:29-37 
Lost Coin1 storyIn order to recover His rightful property, God searches until it is found
Luke 15:8 
Lost Sheep1 storyThe Good Shepherd lays down His life for even one sheep
Matt 18:12-14 
Luke 15:1-32 
Lost Son (Prodigal Son)7 storiesGod, with great demonstration of love, forgives the truly repentant
Luke 15:11-31 
Sheep and the Goats34 storiesThe righteous innately have God's heart toward those in need
Matt 25:31-46 
Shrewd Manager1 storyGod gives wisdom to work even within dishonest situations
Luke 16:1-9 
Talents1 storyTrue disciples give one hundred percent to the work of the Kingdom
Matt 25:14-30 
Two Debtors2 storiesHe who is forgiven much, loves much
Luke 7:41-49 
Jesus Christ, responses to
stand firm13 storiesBelievers refuse to deny Jesus Christ
Matt 10:32-33 
Jesus Christ, teachings of
building on a solid foundation1 storyA solid foundation is built on obedience
Matt 7:24-27 
call to decision (narrow gate or door)1 storyThe gate to salvation is narrow
Matt 7:13-27 
Luke 13:23-30 
cost of following10 storiesTrue disciples love Jesus more than even their own lives
Luke 9:57-62 
Matt 16:21-28 
Luke 14:25-35 
Matt 8:18-22 
family allegiance3 storiesA man’s foes will be those of his own household
Matt 10:34-39 
Matt 12:48-50 
Luke 8:19-21 
Luke 9:59 
Luke 12:49-53 
integrity21 storiesDisciples must keep their word
Matt 5:37 
judging others1 storyWe will be judged by the same standard
Matt 7:1-5 
Luke 6:37-42 
money and possessions3 storiesNo one can serve two masters
Luke 12:22-34 
Matt 6:20-24 
perfection1 storyGod's standard
Matt 5:48 
proof of1 storyObedience will prove the truth of Jesus' teachings
John 7:17 
purposes of his coming
save the lost6 storiesThe Son of Man came to save the lost
Matt 18:11 
Luke 19:10 
1 Tim 1:15 
riches and wealth2 storiesSelling all and giving to the poor
Matt 19:17-30 
Mark 10:17-31 
Luke 18:18-30 
true disciples4 storiesTrue disciples obey the teachings of Jesus
Matt 7:21-23 
widow's offering17 storiesGiving all one has to live on, and trusting God for provision
Mark 12:41-44 
Luke 21:1-4 
authority of
Matt 9:5-8 
Mark 11:28 
Luke 5:23-24 
John 17:2 
Phil 2:9-11 
teaching13 storiesJesus taught with authority
Matt 7:28-29 
Jesus Christ
compassion10 storiesIt is the heart of Jesus to show compassion to the needy
Matt 14:13-21 
Mark 1:41 
Mark 6:34 
Luke 7:13 
Matt 9:36 
knowing3 storiesJesus is worth more than worldly gain
Phil 3:7-10 
love of the marginalized and sinners4 storiesJesus came for sinners and those rejected by society
Matt 8:1-13 
Luke 5:30 
Matt 26:6 
Luke 7:34 
politeness of1 storyJesus does not force Himself on people, He lets them choose
Luke 24:28 
Rev 3:20 
sufficiency of1 storyJesus has granted all things pertaining to life and godliness
2 Pet 1:3-4 
unsearchable riches of1 storyThe riches and wisdom of God in Christ are endless
Eph 3:8-10 
way, the truth, and the life, the1 storyLife's meaning and purpose are only found in Jesus
John 14:6 
John the Baptist
Mark 1:2-8 
boldness of1 storyJohn the Baptist confronted even rulers
Luke 3:19-20 
Matt 14:1-12 
Mark 6:14-29 
joy3 storiesThe fulness of God's joy comes through obedience
Gal 5:22 
Phil 4:4 
John 15:11 
Heb 12:2 

K

  
Kingdom of God
new birth required3 storiesOne must be born again to enter the Kingdom of God
John 3:3 

L

  
Lamb of God1 storyJesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world
John 1:29 
Matt 26:26-29 
lambs among wolves1 storyI am sending you out like sheep among wolves
Luke 10:3 
Matt 10:16 
laying on of hands18 storiesGod bestows gifts and healing through the laying on of hands
Matt 19:13 
Matt 9:18 
Acts 13:3 
2 Tim 1:6 
1 Tim 4:14 
Luke 4:40 
Acts 8:17 
Acts 28:8 
Acts 9:12 
Acts 9:17 
Acts 19:6 
Mark 16:17-18 
light
Christians as people of2 storiesBelievers are light in the Lord
Eph 5:8 
2 Cor 4:6 
fellowship1 storyWe have fellowship with one another if we walk in the light
1 Jn 1:7 
living water4 storiesThose who believe in Jesus shall be filled with the Spirit
John 7:37-38 
John 4:10 
love, God's
for the world15 storiesFor God so loved the world that He gave His only Son
John 3:16 
inseparable1 storyNothing can separate us from the love of God
Rom 8:31-39 
love
sacrificial5 storiesLay down one's life for another
Eph 5:2 
1 Jn 3:16-18 
John 15:12-13 

M

  
Macedonian Call2 storiesUnbelievers pleading to hear the Gospel
Acts 16:9-10 
man of peace3 storiesA person God has prepared to hear the Gospel
Luke 10:6 
Matt 10:13 
marriage
proper relationships2 storiesChristian marriage based on love and respect
Eph 5:33 
martyrdom30 storiesKilled for the sake of Christ
Acts 12:1-5 
Matt 16:24 
Acts 7:58-60 
willingness to embrace6 storiesWilling to die for faith in Christ
Acts 20:22-24 
witness of5 storiesPeaceful attitude of martyrs a powerful witness
Acts 6:15 
methods, God's1 storyGod's methods are often not our methods
Matt 16:22-23 
multiplication of resources1 storyGod multiplies resources so that there is enough for everyone
Luke 4:26 
Mark 6:30-44 
Luke 9:10-17 
John 6:1-14 
Matt 14:13-21 
Matt 15:32-39 
Mark 8:1-10 

N

  
name of Jesus, the
healing in35 storiesThere is healing in the name of Jesus
Acts 3:6 
Acts 3:16 
Acts 4:10 
Acts 4:30 
salvation in8 storiesThere is salvation in no other name
Acts 4:12 

O

  
obedience
blessings and1 storyThose who obey God's teachings are blessed
Luke 11:28 
once for all, Jesus Christ's sacrifice as1 storyThe blood of Jesus is the once for all sacrifice for sin
Heb 9:11-10:18 
opposition to the Gospel
government25 storiesGovernments opposed to the Gospel
Acts 12:1-5 
Acts 14:4-5 
individual11 storiesIndividuals opposed to the Gospel
Acts 8:3 
Acts 9:1-2 
religious13 storiesReligious zealots opposed to the Gospel
Acts 14:2 
Acts 13:45 

P

  
Paul, the apostle
escape from pursuers4 storiesEscape from pursuers
Acts 9:23-25 
persecution of the church by3 storiesBeliever as former persecutor of the church
Phil 3:6 
Acts 8:3 
plots against1 storyPersecutors conspire to harm believers
Acts 21:26-36 
Acts 9:22-29 
Acts 23:12-35 
use of Greek poets and philosophers by1 storyUsing pagan poets and philosophers in Gospel arguments
Acts 17:22-31 
Rom 11:36 
peace with God6 storiesBelievers have peace with God through the finished work of Christ
Rom 5:1-2 
Pentecost, day of
gifts of Holy Spirit on6 storiesThe Holy Spirit came with power on the disciples
Acts 2:1-4 
Acts 2:4-11 
persecution
angry mobs2 storiesChristians confronted by angry mobs
Acts 22:22-23 
arrested7 storiesArrested for proclaiming Jesus
Acts 4:3 
Acts 5:18 
Acts 12:3-5 
beaten8 storiesBeaten for preaching the Gospel
Acts 5:40 
Acts 14:19-20 
boldness in6 storiesWe must obey God rather than men
Acts 4:19-20 
Acts 4:29-31 
Acts 5:29 
comfort in8 storiesGod brings comfort and peace to the persecuted
Acts 23:11 
release due to witness1 storyRelease of believers due to witness of works
Acts 4:21-22 
spreading the Good News and2 storiesSparks of persecution cause the Gospel fire to spread
Phil 1:14 
Acts 8:1-4 
Acts 11:19 
stoned2 storiesStoned for preaching the Gospel
Acts 14:19-20 
treatment of persecutors7 storiesForgive your persecutor
1 Th 5:15 
Matt 5:44 
Rom 12:17-21 
willingly embrace3 storiesWorld not worthy of those joyfully accepting persecution
Heb 10:32-36 
Heb 11:35-38 
poor, the
requirements for care of3 storiesHe that hath two coats
1 Th 5:14 
Luke 3:11 
possessions2 storiesExchange earthly possessions for heavenly treasure
Luke 12:33 
Matt 6:19-21 
prayer
answers to193 storiesGod answers prayer
Luke 18:7 
John 15:7 
Acts 12:5 
James 5:15 
coordinated21 storiesTimely prayer for someone far away
Matt 18:19 
effectual7 storiesThe prayer of a person in right relationship with God is effective
James 5:16-18 
for all people13 storiesPray for all people, that they may come to Christ
1 Tim 2:1-4 
for anything37 storiesAsk Me anything in My name
John 14:13-14 
Matt 18:19 
John 16:23-24 
for rain7 storiesElijah, a normal human being, prayed for rain
James 5:17 
for release from prison6 storiesBelievers pray for the release of the imprisoned
Acts 12:12 
Jesus Christ on5 storiesHow to pray
Matt 6:7-16 
Matt 6:5-6 
persistence in4 storiesThe believer is to be persistent in prayer
Luke 11:5-10 
prerequisite to move of Holy Spirit16 storiesAll great movements of God are birthed in prayer
Acts 1:14 
Acts 4:31 
prolonged meeting3 storiesBelievers praying together for many days
Acts 1:14 
without anxiety23 storiesDon't be anxious, instead make requests known to God
Phil 4:6 
preaching the Gospel
Acts 2:16-41 
Acts 3:12-26 
at all times17 storiesPreach the word, in season and out of season
2 Tim 4:2 
authorities restrict2 storiesAuthorities forbid speaking to people about Jesus
Acts 4:15-18 
cultural adaptation5 storiesBecome all things to all people
1 Cor 9:19-23 
house to house2 storiesUnceasingly preaching the Gospel house to house
Acts 5:42 
in spite of motive1 storyThe Gospel is true and above pretense
Phil 1:15-18 
promises of God
can do all things1 storyI can do all things through him who strengthens me
Phil 4:13 
cleansed from sin5 storiesThe blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin
1 Jn 1:7 
comfort1 storyGod comforts us, that we may comfort others
2 Cor 1:3-7 
eternal life1 storyWhoever believes has eternal life
John 3:36 
John 3:16 
freedom1 storyIf the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed
John 8:36 
God at work1 storyGod at work in you, both to will and to work His will
Phil 2:12-13 
God forgets our sins2 storiesHe remembers them (our sins) no more
Heb 10:17 
God redeems suffering1 storyGod causes all things to work for good
Rom 8:28 
He will not forsake5 storiesGod will never leave nor forsake us
Heb 13:5 
His grace is sufficient5 storiesHis grace is sufficient, His power is perfected in our weakness
2 Cor 12:9 
Jesus became all to us1 storyJesus has become to us wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption
1 Cor 1:30 
Jesus bore our sins1 storyJesus bore our sins, that we might die to sin
1 Pet 2:24 
Jesus gives rest6 storiesThe weary are invited to receive rest from Jesus
Matt 11:28-29 
kept from evil2 storiesGod is faithful to keep us from evil
2 Th 3:3 
kept from falling2 storiesJesus is able to keep us from stumbling
Jude 1:24 
peace2 storiesDon't be troubled, Jesus gives true peace
John 14:27 
peace beyond understanding6 storiesDon't be anxious, make requests known to God, and He will give peace
Phil 4:6-7 
reliability of3 storiesGod's promises are sure because God cannot lie
Heb 6:13-20 
security in salvation10 storiesJesus will never send away those who come to Him
John 6:37 
the devil must flee3 storiesResist the devil and he will flee from you
James 4:7 
the Kingdom1 storyIt is the Father's pleasure to give us the Kingdom
Luke 12:32 
victory over sin1 storyGod, through Jesus, gives us victory over the power of sin
1 Cor 15:56-57 
whatever you ask8 storiesWhatever you ask in prayer, in faith, abiding, you will receive
Matt 21:22 
John 15:7 
1 Jn 5:14-15 
Mark 11:24 
yes and amen1 storyAll the promises of God are "Yes" in Christ, to which we say, "Amen"
2 Cor 1:20 
prophecies
convicting sinners1 storyProphesy discloses the secrets of the heart
1 Cor 14:24-25 
future insight2 storiesThe Holy Spirit gives insight into the future
Acts 20:22-24 
Acts 21:10-14 
protection by God8 storiesAs we serve Him, the Lord will be our defense
Luke 10:19 
2 Th 3:1-3 

Q

  
quiet time1 storyLike Jesus, the believer needs time alone with God
Luke 5:15-16 
Mark 1:35 

R

  
reconciliation
to God through Jesus Christ1 storyJesus became sin on our behalf, that we might become righteousness
2 Cor 5:11-17 
2 Cor 5:16-6:2 
Eph 2:13-19 
Col 1:20-23 
redemptive analogies4 storiesEchoes of God's story in other cultures
Acts 17:22-31 
remaining in Christ3 storiesThe believer remains in Christ, and Christ lives in the believer
John 15:1-6 
John 15:1-17 
repentance
leads to revival14 storiesHoly Spirit renewal for the repentant
James 5:16 
1 Jn 1:9 
James 4:8-10 
leads to salvation7 storiesGodly grief produces repentance that leads to salvation
2 Cor 7:9-11 
rest for people of God
Jesus Christ and2 storiesTrue rest is found in Jesus Christ
Matt 11:28 
Heb 4:8-9 
restitution4 storiesRestitution is practical evidence of true repentance
Luke 19:8 
revenge4 storiesDo not return evil for evil, vengeance is the Lord's
Matt 5:38-42 
Rom 12:17-21 
1 Pet 3:8-12 
Rhoda1 storyForgot to open the door
Acts 12:13-17 
rights, personal1 storyLay down your rights
Matt 5:39 
1 Cor 8:13-9:27 
Matt 5:39-41 

S

  
salvation
assurance of2 storiesBy faith, those who believe in Jesus are truly saved
Acts 13:38-39 
1 Jn 4:17 
Rom 10:13 
Col 2:13-14 
John 10:1-14 
complete4 storiesJesus is able to save to the uttermost
Heb 7:25 
delay decision4 storiesDon't put off the decision for salvation
Acts 24:25 
2 Cor 6:2 
James 4:14 
metaphors for2 storiesDeliverance for those imprisoned and oppressed by sin
Luke 4:18-19 
Samaritans
woman at the well1 storyJesus crossed cultural barriers with truth
John 4:1-42 
scoffers1 storyScoffers will come in the last days
2 Pet 3:3 
Scriptures14 storiesScriptures essential for knowing and loving God
2 Tim 3:14-17 
Heb 4:12 
seeking God in faith4 storiesWe must believe that God exists and that He rewards those who seek Him
Heb 11:6 
Matt 6:6 
selfish ambition2 storiesSinful selfish ambition
James 3:14-16 
self-sacrifice6 storiesFaith and love are demonstrated by giving of oneself for others
1 Jn 3:16-18 
Sermon on the Mount11 storiesSermon on the Mount
Matt 5:1-7:29 
anger equivalent to murder1 storyEveryone angry with his brother subject to judgement
Matt 5:22 
blessed are
hunger and thirst for righteousness4 storiesBlessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness
Luke 6:21 
Matt 5:6 
meek5 storiesBlessed are the meek
Matt 5:5 
merciful2 storiesBlessed are the merciful
Matt 5:7 
peacemakers5 storiesBlessed are the peacemakers
Matt 5:9 
persecuted9 storiesBlessed are those who are persecuted
Matt 5:10-12 
Luke 6:22-23 
poor in spirit1 storyBlessed are the poor in spirit
Matt 5:3 
Luke 6:20 
those who mourn5 storiesBlessed are those who mourn
Matt 5:4 
Luke 6:21 
do good to enemies6 storiesDo good to those who hate you
Luke 6:27 
Matt 5:44 
give in secret2 storiesDon't let left hand know what right is doing
Matt 6:1-4 
give to one who asks5 storiesGive to the one who asks
Luke 6:30 
Matt 5:42 
go the extra mile3 storiesGo the extra mile
Matt 5:41 
God our good Father11 storiesOur Father in heaven gives good things
Matt 7:9-11 
God provides for just and unjust1 storyGod provides for the just and the unjust
Matt 5:45 
heavenly treasure5 storiesStore up treasure in heaven
Matt 6:19-21 
Jesus fulfills the Law1 storyI did not come to destroy, but to fulfill
Matt 5:17 
let your light shine11 storiesLet your light shine such that people see your good works and glorify God
Matt 5:16 
light of the world2 storiesYou are the light of the world
Matt 5:14 
love your enemies23 storiesLove your enemies and pray for them
Luke 6:27 
Matt 5:44 
lust equivalent to adultery1 storyLooking at a woman with lust is the same as adultery
Matt 5:27-28 
pray for your enemies4 storiesPray for those who mistreat you
Luke 6:28 
Matt 5:44 
pray with expectation6 storiesAsk, and it shall be given to you
Matt 7:7-8 
reconcile with brother9 storiesBe reconciled to your brother before going to the altar
Matt 5:23-24 
resist not an evil person2 storiesDo not resist an evil person
Matt 5:39 
salt of the earth3 storiesYou are the salt of the earth
Matt 5:13 
seek God's Kingdom5 storiesSeek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness
Matt 6:33 
turn the other cheek6 storiesTurn the other cheek
Matt 5:39 
shepherd, good1 storyJesus is our Good Shepherd and lays down His life for us
John 10:1-21 
John 10:14 
sickness
prayer for7 storiesPrayer of faith for the sick
James 5:15 
signs and wonders
Acts 5:12 
confirm truth of Gospel15 storiesSigns and wonders as proof of Gospel truth
Acts 4:21-22 
Acts 4:29-31 
evangelism and27 storiesSigns and wonders draw attention to Gospel message
Acts 8:5-8 
John 4:28-29 
prophecy1 storyHoly Spirit gives prophetic insight
Acts 11:27-28 
Acts 21:10-11 
result in mass conversions3 storiesSigns and wonders result in mass conversions
Acts 9:35 
Acts 9:42 
through the apostles12 storiesGod gave signs and wonders through the apostles
Acts 5:12 
sin
hidden, fear caused by3 storiesFear of judgement because of unconfessed sin
Acts 5:11 
sinners
Luke 13:1-4 
James 5:20 
Christ died for2 storiesAt the right time, Christ came and died for sinners
Rom 5:6 
sorcerers2 storiesBelievers come against sorcerers and magicians
Acts 13:6-8 
Acts 8:9-24 
sound doctrine2 storiesBelievers must teach and defend sound doctrine
Titus 2:1 
Titus 1:9 
1 Tim 4:1-6 
speech, control of1 storyThe tongue is a powerful force for good or evil, and must be tamed
James 3:2-12 
spiritual blindness2 storiesUnbelievers unable to see light of the Gospel
2 Cor 4:3-7 
steadfast1 storyBy faith, believers are to be steadfast
James 5:7-11 
Stephen
boldness of6 storiesSpeaking the truth in boldness to persecutors
Acts 7:51-60 
suffering
Luke 9:35 
participation in suffering of Christ8 storiesChristians share in the suffering of Christ
Col 1:24 
Phil 3:10-11 
1 Pet 4:13 

T

  
teaching, false
tests concerning1 storyTest all spirits and teachers to be assured that they are of Christ
1 Jn 4:1-6 
testimony5 storiesGod uses our testimonies to defeat the enemy
Rev 12:11 
third heaven5 storiesGod gave a glimpse of what is to come
2 Cor 12:2 
tongues, speaking in
gift of12 storiesSpeaking in an unknown language
1 Cor 14:2-4 
1 Cor 12:10 
gift of interpretation of1 storyInterpretation of unknown tongues
1 Cor 12:10 
1 Cor 14:13 
known languages4 storiesGift of speaking to someone in their language
Acts 2:4 
transformation
culture1 storyThe Gospel brings light to the dark nations
Acts 26:16-18 
trust in God
for all our needs14 storiesDon't be anxious, for He cares for us
Matt 6:25-34 
1 Pet 5:6-7 
for our souls1 storyWe can entrust our souls to God while doing good
1 Pet 4:19 

U

  
unbelievers
respect for believers2 storiesThe people held them in high esteem
Acts 5:13 
unity, Christian1 storyAs Jesus and the Father are one, so is His desire for all believers
Rom 15:5-6 
John 17:11 
John 17:21-23 
Unknown God, inscription to an1 storyNatural human response to the wonder of creation
Acts 17:22-31 

V

  
value proposition1 storyTo gain the whole world is not worth the price of one's soul
Luke 9:23-27 
Matt 16:24-27 
voice of God
believers hear25 storiesThe sheep know and hear His voice
John 10:16 
John 10:3-4 

W

  
weak, God's care and use of the3 storiesGod lifts up the weak, works through them, thereby shaming the strong
1 Th 5:14 
1 Cor 1:27 
will of God8 storiesPeaceful resignation to the will of God
Mark 14:35-42 
Luke 22:42 
Matt 26:36-46 
wisdom
heavenly1 storyWisdom from above is full of the Fruits of the Spirit
James 3:17 
Scripture and1 storyAll Scripture is inspired and useful for wisdom unto salvation
2 Tim 3:14-17 
witness(es)
cloud of2 storiesWe are surrounded by a cloud of witnesses
Heb 12:1 
word of God
rightly dividing4 storiesA workman of God handles the Word correctly
2 Tim 2:15 
sword of discernment4 storiesThe Word of God discerns the thoughts and intentions of the heart
Heb 4:12 
work (labor)
as for the Lord4 storiesDo your work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men
Col 3:23 
workers for the harvest3 storiesPray to the Lord of the harvest to send more workers
Luke 10:2 
Matt 9:37-10:1 
worship
orderly1 storyGod is not a God of confusion, but of peace
1 Cor 14:26-33 
true1 storyTrue worshipers must worship in spirit and truth
John 4:24 
Rom 12:1 
John 4:20-24 
Scripture View

Scriptures with stories

Matthew 1:20
35 storiesdivine guidance/dream
Matthew 2:12
35 storiesdivine guidance/dream
Matthew 2:13
35 storiesdivine guidance/dream
Matthew 2:19
35 storiesdivine guidance/dream
Matthew 2:22
35 storiesdivine guidance/dream
Matthew 3:11
3 storiesbaptism/by Holy Spirit
Matthew 4:20-22
16 storiesdiscipleship/commitment and costs of
Matthew 5:1-7:29
11 storiesSermon on the Mount
Matthew 5:3
1 storySermon on the Mount/beatitudes/blessed are/poor in spirit
Matthew 5:4
5 storiesSermon on the Mount/beatitudes/blessed are/those who mourn
Matthew 5:5
5 storiesSermon on the Mount/beatitudes/blessed are/meek
Matthew 5:6
4 storiesSermon on the Mount/beatitudes/blessed are/hunger and thirst for righteousness
Matthew 5:7
2 storiesSermon on the Mount/beatitudes/blessed are/merciful
Matthew 5:9
5 storiesSermon on the Mount/beatitudes/blessed are/peacemakers
Matthew 5:10-12
9 storiesSermon on the Mount/beatitudes/blessed are/persecuted
Matthew 5:13
3 storiesSermon on the Mount/salt of the earth
Matthew 5:14
2 storiesSermon on the Mount/light of the world
Matthew 5:16
11 storiesSermon on the Mount/let your light shine
Matthew 5:17
1 storySermon on the Mount/Jesus fulfills the Law
Matthew 5:22
1 storySermon on the Mount/anger equivalent to murder
Matthew 5:23-24
9 storiesSermon on the Mount/reconcile with brother
Matthew 5:27-28
1 storySermon on the Mount/lust equivalent to adultery
Matthew 5:37
21 storiesJesus Christ, teachings of/integrity
Matthew 5:38-42
4 storiesrevenge
Matthew 5:39
6 storiesSermon on the Mount/turn the other cheek
2 storiesSermon on the Mount/resist not an evil person
1 storyrights, personal
Matthew 5:39-41
1 storyrights, personal
Matthew 5:41
3 storiesSermon on the Mount/go the extra mile
Matthew 5:42
5 storiesSermon on the Mount/give to one who asks
6 storiesgiving
Matthew 5:44
9 storiesforgiveness/of persecutors
7 storiespersecution/treatment of persecutors
4 storiesSermon on the Mount/pray for your enemies
23 storiesSermon on the Mount/love your enemies
6 storiesSermon on the Mount/do good to enemies
Matthew 5:45
1 storySermon on the Mount/God provides for just and unjust
Matthew 5:48
1 storyJesus Christ, teachings of/perfection
Matthew 6:1-4
2 storiesSermon on the Mount/give in secret
3 storiesgiving/motives for
Matthew 6:5-6
5 storiesprayer/Jesus Christ on
Matthew 6:6
4 storiesseeking God in faith
Matthew 6:7-16
5 storiesprayer/Jesus Christ on
Matthew 6:9
2 storiesGod, attributes of/Father
Matthew 6:11
55 storiesGod's provision/for daily needs
Matthew 6:14-15
9 storiesforgiveness/Christians and
10 storiesforgiveness/required
Matthew 6:16
1 storyfasting/Jesus Christ on
Matthew 6:19-21
2 storiespossessions
5 storiesSermon on the Mount/heavenly treasure
Matthew 6:20-24
3 storiesJesus Christ, teachings of/money and possessions
Matthew 6:25-34
14 storiestrust in God/for all our needs
Matthew 6:33
5 storiesSermon on the Mount/seek God's Kingdom
Matthew 7:1-5
1 storyJesus Christ, teachings of/judging others
Matthew 7:7-8
6 storiesSermon on the Mount/pray with expectation
Matthew 7:9-11
11 storiesSermon on the Mount/God our good Father
Matthew 7:12
2 storiesgolden rule
Matthew 7:13-27
1 storyJesus Christ, teachings of/call to decision (narrow gate or door)
Matthew 7:15-20
1 storydiscernment/false prophets or true disciples
Matthew 7:21-23
4 storiesJesus Christ, teachings of/true disciples
Matthew 7:24-27
1 storyJesus Christ, teachings of/building on a solid foundation
Matthew 7:28-29
13 storiesJesus Christ/authority of/teaching
Matthew 8:1-13
4 storiesJesus Christ/love of the marginalized and sinners
Matthew 8:16-17
26 storiesdemons/casting out
Matthew 8:18-22
10 storiesJesus Christ, teachings of/cost of following
Matthew 8:28-32
26 storiesdemons/casting out
Matthew 9:18
18 storieslaying on of hands
5 storiesdead, raising the
Matthew 9:27-31
35 storiesfaith/for healing
Matthew 9:32-34
26 storiesdemons/casting out
Matthew 9:36-38
1 storycompassion
Matthew 9:36
10 storiesJesus Christ/compassion
Matthew 9:37-10:1
3 storiesworkers for the harvest
Matthew 10:13
3 storiesman of peace
Matthew 10:14
3 storiesapostles, the twelve/shaking dust from their feet
Matthew 10:16
1 storylambs among wolves
Matthew 10:19-20
15 storiesHoly Spirit/guidance provided by
Matthew 10:32-33
13 storiesJesus Christ, responses to/stand firm
Matthew 10:34-39
3 storiesJesus Christ, teachings of/family allegiance
Matthew 11:28
2 storiesrest for people of God/Jesus Christ and
Matthew 11:28-29
6 storiespromises of God/Jesus gives rest
Matthew 12:48-50
3 storiesJesus Christ, teachings of/family allegiance
Matthew 13:20-23
2 storiesJesus Christ, parables of/Farmer Scattering Seed
Matthew 14:1-12
1 storyJohn the Baptist/boldness of
Matthew 14:13-21
10 storiesJesus Christ/compassion
1 storymultiplication of resources
4 storiesJesus Christ, miracles of/feeding five thousand
Matthew 15:32-39
1 storymultiplication of resources
Matthew 16:21-28
10 storiesJesus Christ, teachings of/cost of following
Matthew 16:22-23
1 storymethods, God's
Matthew 16:24
30 storiesmartyrdom
Matthew 16:24-25
16 storiesdiscipleship/commitment and costs of
Matthew 16:24-27
1 storyvalue proposition
Matthew 18:3
10 storiesfaith/childlike
Matthew 18:11
6 storiesJesus Christ, teachings of/purposes of his coming/save the lost
Matthew 18:12-14
1 storyJesus Christ, parables of/Lost Sheep
Matthew 18:19
37 storiesprayer/for anything
21 storiesprayer/coordinated
Matthew 18:21-22
2 storiesforgiveness/without limit
Matthew 19:13
18 storieslaying on of hands
Matthew 19:17-30
2 storiesJesus Christ, teachings of/riches and wealth
Matthew 21:22
8 storiespromises of God/whatever you ask
Matthew 23:12
2 storieshumility/humble exalted
Matthew 24:9-14
21 storiesbelievers/persecution of
Matthew 25:14-30
1 storyJesus Christ, parables of/Talents
Matthew 25:31-46
34 storiesJesus Christ, parables of/Sheep and the Goats
Matthew 26:6
4 storiesJesus Christ/love of the marginalized and sinners
Matthew 26:26-29
1 storyLamb of God
Matthew 26:36-46
8 storieswill of God
Matthew 26:59
5 storiesfalse witness
Matthew 27:19
35 storiesdivine guidance/dream
Matthew 28:18-20
7 storiesGreat Commission
Mark 1:19-20
16 storiesdiscipleship/commitment and costs of
Mark 1:23-26
26 storiesdemons/casting out
Mark 1:35
1 storyquiet time
Mark 1:41
10 storiesJesus Christ/compassion
Mark 4:3-9
2 storiesJesus Christ, parables of/Farmer Scattering Seed
Mark 4:14-20
2 storiesJesus Christ, parables of/Farmer Scattering Seed
Mark 5:1-20
2 storiesdemons/authority of Jesus Christ over
Mark 6:11
3 storiesapostles, the twelve/shaking dust from their feet
Mark 6:14-29
1 storyJohn the Baptist/boldness of
Mark 6:30-44
1 storymultiplication of resources
4 storiesJesus Christ, miracles of/feeding five thousand
Mark 6:34
10 storiesJesus Christ/compassion
Mark 8:1-10
1 storymultiplication of resources
Mark 8:31-38
16 storiesdiscipleship/commitment and costs of
Mark 9:20-27
26 storiesdemons/casting out
Mark 10:17-31
2 storiesJesus Christ, teachings of/riches and wealth
Mark 10:28
16 storiesdiscipleship/commitment and costs of
Mark 11:24
8 storiespromises of God/whatever you ask
Mark 12:41-44
17 storiesJesus Christ, teachings of/widow's offering
Mark 14:35-36
1 storyAbba
Mark 14:35-42
8 storieswill of God
Mark 14:55-59
5 storiesfalse witness
Mark 16:15
11 storiesGood News/spread of
Mark 16:17-18
18 storieslaying on of hands
Luke 1:71
29 storiesdeliverance
Luke 3:11
3 storiespoor, the/requirements for care of
Luke 3:19-20
1 storyJohn the Baptist/boldness of
Luke 4:18-19
2 storiessalvation/metaphors for
Luke 4:26
1 storymultiplication of resources
Luke 4:40
18 storieslaying on of hands
Luke 5:15-16
1 storyquiet time
Luke 5:30
4 storiesJesus Christ/love of the marginalized and sinners
Luke 6:20
1 storySermon on the Mount/beatitudes/blessed are/poor in spirit
Luke 6:21
4 storiesSermon on the Mount/beatitudes/blessed are/hunger and thirst for righteousness
5 storiesSermon on the Mount/beatitudes/blessed are/those who mourn
Luke 6:22-23
9 storiesSermon on the Mount/beatitudes/blessed are/persecuted
Luke 6:27
23 storiesSermon on the Mount/love your enemies
6 storiesSermon on the Mount/do good to enemies
Luke 6:28
4 storiesSermon on the Mount/pray for your enemies
Luke 6:30
5 storiesSermon on the Mount/give to one who asks
6 storiesgiving
Luke 6:31
2 storiesgolden rule
Luke 6:32-35
7 storiesforgiveness/of enemies
Luke 6:37-42
1 storyJesus Christ, teachings of/judging others
Luke 6:37
10 storiesforgiveness/required
Luke 6:38
12 storiesgiving/without measure
Luke 7:11-17
5 storiesdead, raising the
Luke 7:13
10 storiesJesus Christ/compassion
Luke 7:34
4 storiesJesus Christ/love of the marginalized and sinners
Luke 7:41-49
2 storiesJesus Christ, parables of/Two Debtors
Luke 7:47-48
9 storiesforgiveness/Christians and
Luke 8:4-15
2 storiesJesus Christ, parables of/Farmer Scattering Seed
Luke 8:19-21
3 storiesJesus Christ, teachings of/family allegiance
Luke 9:5
3 storiesapostles, the twelve/shaking dust from their feet
Luke 9:10-17
1 storymultiplication of resources
4 storiesJesus Christ, miracles of/feeding five thousand
Luke 9:23-27
1 storyvalue proposition
16 storiesdiscipleship/commitment and costs of
Luke 9:57-62
10 storiesJesus Christ, teachings of/cost of following
16 storiesdiscipleship/commitment and costs of
Luke 9:59
3 storiesJesus Christ, teachings of/family allegiance
Luke 10:2
3 storiesworkers for the harvest
Luke 10:3
1 storylambs among wolves
Luke 10:6
3 storiesman of peace
Luke 10:17
26 storiesdemons/casting out
Luke 10:19
8 storiesprotection by God
Luke 10:29-37
3 storiesJesus Christ, parables of/Good Samaritan
Luke 11:5-10
4 storiesprayer/persistence in
Luke 11:28
1 storyobedience/blessings and
Luke 12:22-34
3 storiesJesus Christ, teachings of/money and possessions
Luke 12:32
1 storypromises of God/the Kingdom
Luke 12:33
2 storiespossessions
Luke 12:49-53
3 storiesJesus Christ, teachings of/family allegiance
Luke 13:23-30
1 storyJesus Christ, teachings of/call to decision (narrow gate or door)
Luke 14:25-35
10 storiesJesus Christ, teachings of/cost of following
16 storiesdiscipleship/commitment and costs of
Luke 14:27
1 storydying to self
Luke 15:1-32
1 storyJesus Christ, parables of/Lost Sheep
Luke 15:8
1 storyJesus Christ, parables of/Lost Coin
Luke 15:11-31
7 storiesJesus Christ, parables of/Lost Son (Prodigal Son)
Luke 16:1-9
1 storyJesus Christ, parables of/Shrewd Manager
Luke 17:3-4
2 storiesforgiveness/without limit
Luke 18:7
193 storiesprayer/answers to
Luke 18:17
10 storiesfaith/childlike
Luke 18:18-30
2 storiesJesus Christ, teachings of/riches and wealth
Luke 19:8
4 storiesrestitution
Luke 19:10
6 storiesJesus Christ, teachings of/purposes of his coming/save the lost
Luke 21:1-4
17 storiesJesus Christ, teachings of/widow's offering
Luke 22:42
8 storieswill of God
Luke 22:43
12 storiesangels/help from
Luke 23:34
13 storiesforgiveness/of killers
Luke 24:28
1 storyJesus Christ/politeness of
John 1:29
1 storyLamb of God
John 3:3
3 storiesKingdom of God/new birth required
John 3:8
1 storyHoly Spirit/as wind
John 3:16
1 storypromises of God/eternal life
15 storieslove, God's/for the world
John 3:27
1 storyabilities as gifts from God
John 3:36
1 storypromises of God/eternal life
John 4:1-42
1 storySamaritans/woman at the well
John 4:10
4 storiesliving water
John 4:20-24
1 storyworship/true
John 4:24
1 storyworship/true
John 4:28-29
27 storiessigns and wonders/evangelism and
John 4:37-38
2 storiesharvest, spiritual/one sows, another reaps
John 5:24
9 storieseternal life/through hearing and faith
John 6:1-14
1 storymultiplication of resources
4 storiesJesus Christ, miracles of/feeding five thousand
John 6:21
1 storyHoly Spirit/transported by
John 6:37
10 storiespromises of God/security in salvation
John 7:17
1 storyJesus Christ, teachings of/proof of
John 7:37-38
4 storiesliving water
John 8:36
1 storypromises of God/freedom
John 10:1-21
1 storyshepherd, good
John 10:1-14
2 storiessalvation/assurance of
John 10:3-4
25 storiesvoice of God/believers hear
John 10:14
1 storyshepherd, good
John 10:16
25 storiesvoice of God/believers hear
John 11:38-44
5 storiesdead, raising the
John 13:14-16
2 storiesdisciples of Jesus Christ/wash feet of
John 13:34-35
9 storiesChristian communities/love for one another
4 storiesdisciples of Jesus Christ/known by love
1 storydiscernment/false prophets or true disciples
John 14:6
1 storyJesus Christ/way, the truth, and the life, the
John 14:12
4 storiesHoly Spirit/empowerment by
John 14:13-14
37 storiesprayer/for anything
John 14:27
2 storiespromises of God/peace
John 15:1-17
7 storiesabide
3 storiesremaining in Christ
John 15:1-6
3 storiesremaining in Christ
John 15:7
8 storiespromises of God/whatever you ask
193 storiesprayer/answers to
John 15:8
1 storydiscernment/false prophets or true disciples
John 15:11
3 storiesjoy
John 15:12-13
5 storieslove/sacrificial
John 15:14-16
2 storiesdisciples of Jesus Christ/friends of Jesus
John 16:8
57 storiesHoly Spirit/convicts of sin
John 16:23-24
37 storiesprayer/for anything
John 17:11
1 storyunity, Christian
John 17:21-23
1 storyunity, Christian
5 storiesbelievers/as representatives of Jesus Christ
John 20:23
9 storiesforgiveness/Christians and
John 20:26-29
3 storiesfaith/in the unseen
Acts 1:5
3 storiesbaptism/by Holy Spirit
Acts 1:8
8 storiesHoly Spirit/in evangelism and missionary work
11 storiesGood News/spread of
Acts 1:14
16 storiesprayer/prerequisite to move of Holy Spirit
3 storiesprayer/prolonged meeting
Acts 2:1-4
6 storiesPentecost, day of/gifts of Holy Spirit on
Acts 2:4-11
6 storiesPentecost, day of/gifts of Holy Spirit on
Acts 2:4
4 storiestongues, speaking in/known languages
Acts 2:17
35 storiesdivine guidance/dream
Acts 2:41
14 storiesconversion/mass
Acts 2:42-47
2 storiesChristian communities/fellowship of new believers
Acts 2:42
1 storyfellowship
Acts 3:6
35 storiesname of Jesus, the/healing in
Acts 3:11-16
3 storiesapostles/mere men
Acts 3:16
35 storiesname of Jesus, the/healing in
Acts 4:3
7 storiespersecution/arrested
Acts 4:4
14 storiesconversion/mass
Acts 4:10
35 storiesname of Jesus, the/healing in
Acts 4:12
8 storiesname of Jesus, the/salvation in
Acts 4:13
7 storiesapostles, the twelve/humble background of
Acts 4:15-18
2 storiespreaching the Gospel/authorities restrict
Acts 4:19-20
6 storiespersecution/boldness in
Acts 4:21-22
15 storiessigns and wonders/confirm truth of Gospel
1 storypersecution/release due to witness
Acts 4:29-31
15 storiessigns and wonders/confirm truth of Gospel
6 storiespersecution/boldness in
Acts 4:30
35 storiesname of Jesus, the/healing in
Acts 4:31
16 storiesprayer/prerequisite to move of Holy Spirit
Acts 4:32-35
10 storiesChristian communities/sharing in
Acts 4:32-37
11 storiesgenerosity
Acts 5:1-11
1 storyAnanias and Sapphira
Acts 5:11
3 storiessin/hidden, fear caused by
Acts 5:12
12 storiessigns and wonders/through the apostles
Acts 5:13
2 storiesunbelievers/respect for believers
Acts 5:18
7 storiesimprisonment/of apostles
7 storiespersecution/arrested
Acts 5:19-20
2 storiesangels/guiding people in ministry
Acts 5:19
4 storiesimprisonment/miraculous deliverance from
Acts 5:19-24
24 storiesinvisibility
Acts 5:29
6 storiespersecution/boldness in
Acts 5:40
8 storiespersecution/beaten
Acts 5:41
18 storiesapostles/worthy to suffer
Acts 5:42
2 storiespreaching the Gospel/house to house
Acts 6:1-6
1 storychurch, the/discrimination in
10 storiesChristian communities/sharing in
Acts 6:7
3 storiesconversion/of officials
11 storiesGood News/spread of
Acts 6:9-14
5 storiesfalse witness
Acts 6:15
5 storiesmartyrdom/witness of
Acts 7:51-60
6 storiesStephen/boldness of
Acts 7:58-60
30 storiesmartyrdom
Acts 7:60
13 storiesforgiveness/of killers
Acts 8:1-4
2 storiespersecution/spreading the Good News and
Acts 8:3
11 storiesopposition to the Gospel/individual
3 storiesPaul, the apostle/persecution of the church by
Acts 8:5-8
27 storiessigns and wonders/evangelism and
Acts 8:9-24
2 storiessorcerers
Acts 8:17
18 storieslaying on of hands
Acts 8:26
2 storiesangels/guiding people in ministry
Acts 8:29
15 storiesHoly Spirit/guidance provided by
Acts 8:39-40
1 storyHoly Spirit/transported by
Acts 9:1-2
11 storiesopposition to the Gospel/individual
Acts 9:4-7
32 storiesdivine encounter/voice of Jesus
Acts 9:10-12
16 storiesHoly Spirit/guidance by specific names or details
Acts 9:12
18 storieslaying on of hands
Acts 9:16
1 storyAnanias of Damascus
Acts 9:17
18 storieslaying on of hands
Acts 9:22-29
1 storyPaul, the apostle/plots against
Acts 9:23-25
4 storiesPaul, the apostle/escape from pursuers
Acts 9:35
3 storiessigns and wonders/result in mass conversions
Acts 9:36-43
5 storiesdead, raising the
Acts 9:42
3 storiessigns and wonders/result in mass conversions
Acts 10:2
1 storyhousehold/salvation of
Acts 10:3
18 storiesdivine guidance/vision
Acts 10:9-16
18 storiesdivine guidance/vision
Acts 10:13-15
20 storiesdivine guidance/audible voice
Acts 10:19-20
25 storiesdivine guidance/by the Spirit
Acts 10:25-26
3 storiesapostles/mere men
Acts 10:44-48
6 storiesHoly Spirit/poured out
Acts 11:5
23 storiesdivine guidance/prayer
18 storiesdivine guidance/vision
Acts 11:7-9
20 storiesdivine guidance/audible voice
Acts 11:11
13 storiesdivine guidance/circumstances and timing
Acts 11:12
25 storiesdivine guidance/by the Spirit
Acts 11:14
1 storyhousehold/salvation of
Acts 11:15
6 storiesHoly Spirit/poured out
Acts 11:19
2 storiespersecution/spreading the Good News and
Acts 11:27-28
1 storysigns and wonders/prophecy
Acts 11:29-30
3 storiesgiving/to those in need
Acts 12:1-5
25 storiesopposition to the Gospel/government
30 storiesmartyrdom
Acts 12:3-5
7 storiespersecution/arrested
Acts 12:5
193 storiesprayer/answers to
Acts 12:6-11
12 storiesangels/help from
4 storiesimprisonment/miraculous deliverance from
Acts 12:12
6 storiesprayer/for release from prison
Acts 12:13-17
1 storyRhoda
Acts 13:2
15 storiesHoly Spirit/guidance provided by
Acts 13:2-3
23 storiesdivine guidance/prayer
Acts 13:3
18 storieslaying on of hands
Acts 13:6-8
2 storiessorcerers
Acts 13:38-39
2 storiessalvation/assurance of
Acts 13:42
6 storiesGood News/enthusiasm for
Acts 13:45
13 storiesopposition to the Gospel/religious
Acts 13:52
2 storiesdisciples of Jesus Christ/filled with joy
Acts 14:2
13 storiesopposition to the Gospel/religious
Acts 14:4-5
25 storiesopposition to the Gospel/government
Acts 14:8-18
3 storiesapostles/mere men
Acts 14:19-20
8 storiespersecution/beaten
2 storiespersecution/stoned
Acts 14:22-23
11 storiesdisciples of Jesus Christ/nurture of new
Acts 15:28
15 storiesHoly Spirit/guidance provided by
Acts 16:6-10
15 storiesHoly Spirit/guidance provided by
Acts 16:9-10
2 storiesMacedonian Call
Acts 16:14-15
13 storiesChristian behavior/generous and hospitable
1 storyhousehold/salvation of
Acts 16:25
16 storieshymns/singing in prison
Acts 16:25-34
1 storyimprisonment/preaching Gospel in
Acts 16:30-34
1 storyhousehold/salvation of
Acts 17:10-12
11 storiesbelievers/as students
3 storiesBerea, church in
Acts 17:16-17
5 storiesidolatry/coming against
Acts 17:17
4 storiesevangelism/conversational
Acts 17:22-31
4 storiesredemptive analogies
1 storyUnknown God, inscription to an
1 storyPaul, the apostle/use of Greek poets and philosophers by
Acts 18:8
1 storyhousehold/salvation of
Acts 18:9-10
18 storiesdivine guidance/vision
Acts 18:24-28
11 storiesbelievers/as students
Acts 19:6
18 storieslaying on of hands
Acts 19:13-19
1 storyexorcisms/failed
Acts 19:18-19
14 storiesbelievers/forsake superstition
Acts 20:7-12
5 storiesdead, raising the
Acts 20:22
15 storiesHoly Spirit/guidance provided by
Acts 20:22-24
2 storiesprophecies/future insight
6 storiesmartyrdom/willingness to embrace
Acts 20:24
1 storygrace of God/as mission
Acts 20:35
6 storiesgiving
Acts 21:10-11
1 storysigns and wonders/prophecy
Acts 21:10-14
2 storiesprophecies/future insight
Acts 21:26-36
1 storyPaul, the apostle/plots against
Acts 22:22-23
2 storiespersecution/angry mobs
Acts 23:11
8 storiespersecution/comfort in
Acts 23:12-35
1 storyPaul, the apostle/plots against
Acts 24:25
4 storiessalvation/delay decision
Acts 26:16-18
1 storytransformation/culture
Acts 27:21-26
2 storiesangels/guiding people in ministry
Acts 28:8
18 storieslaying on of hands
Romans 1:16
31 storiesGood News/power of
Romans 1:20
1 storycreator, evidence of
Romans 1:26-27
1 storyhomosexuality
Romans 5:1-2
6 storiespeace with God
Romans 5:6
2 storiessinners/Christ died for
Romans 6:5-11
1 storydying to self
Romans 8:1-3
1 storycondemnation, freedom from
Romans 8:14
15 storiesHoly Spirit/guidance provided by
Romans 8:15
1 storyAbba
Romans 8:28
1 storypromises of God/God redeems suffering
19 storiescircumstances
Romans 8:31
2 storiesfear/no place for
Romans 8:31-39
1 storylove, God's/inseparable
Romans 9:1-3
8 storiesburden for lost
Romans 10:9-17
9 storieseternal life/through hearing and faith
Romans 10:13
2 storiessalvation/assurance of
Romans 11:36
1 storyPaul, the apostle/use of Greek poets and philosophers by
Romans 12:1
1 storyworship/true
Romans 12:3
1 storyabilities as gifts from God
Romans 12:10
7 storiesChristian behavior/brotherly affection
Romans 12:11
1 storyChristian behavior/zealous service
Romans 12:12
2 storiesChristian behavior/persevering
Romans 12:13
13 storiesChristian behavior/generous and hospitable
1 storyfellowship
Romans 12:15
8 storiesChristian behavior/empathy
Romans 12:17-21
4 storiesrevenge
7 storiespersecution/treatment of persecutors
Romans 12:17
2 storiesChristian behavior/no retaliation
Romans 12:18
1 storyChristian behavior/living in peace with all
Romans 12:19
3 storiesChristian behavior/no vengeance
Romans 12:20
3 storiesChristian behavior/caring for enemies
Romans 12:21
1 storyChristian behavior/overcoming evil with good
Romans 14:1-15:12
1 storyChristian communities/tolerance in
Romans 14:7-8
4 storiesbelievers/belong to the Lord
Romans 14:22
2 storiesbelievers/freedom in Christ of
Romans 15:5-6
1 storyunity, Christian
1 Corinthians 1:16
1 storyhousehold/salvation of
1 Corinthians 1:27
3 storiesweak, God's care and use of the
1 Corinthians 1:30
1 storypromises of God/Jesus became all to us
1 Corinthians 6:9
1 storyhomosexuality
1 Corinthians 8:4
5 storiesidolatry/coming against
1 Corinthians 8:13-9:27
1 storyrights, personal
1 Corinthians 9:19-23
5 storiespreaching the Gospel/cultural adaptation
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
3 storiesflesh, the/discipline of
1 Corinthians 10:23
3 storiesflesh, the/discipline of
1 Corinthians 10:23-32
2 storiesbelievers/eat anything
1 Corinthians 11:1
4 storiesheritage, spiritual
1 Corinthians 11:18
1 storychurch, the/discrimination in
1 Corinthians 12:10
1 storytongues, speaking in/gift of interpretation of
12 storiestongues, speaking in/gift of
1 Corinthians 12:12-31
4 storiesbody of Christ/many members
1 Corinthians 14:2-4
12 storiestongues, speaking in/gift of
1 Corinthians 14:13
1 storytongues, speaking in/gift of interpretation of
1 Corinthians 14:24-25
1 storyprophecies/convicting sinners
1 Corinthians 14:26-33
1 storyworship/orderly
1 Corinthians 15:33
3 storiesinfluences, bad
1 Corinthians 15:54-57
34 storiesdeath/defeat of
1 Corinthians 15:56-57
1 storypromises of God/victory over sin
2 Corinthians 1:3-7
1 storypromises of God/comfort
2 Corinthians 1:20
1 storypromises of God/yes and amen
2 Corinthians 2:14-16
27 storiesaroma of Christ
2 Corinthians 3:18
1 storyimage of Christ
2 Corinthians 4:3-7
2 storiesspiritual blindness
2 Corinthians 4:6
2 storieslight/Christians as people of
2 Corinthians 4:7-18
4 storiesafflictions
2 Corinthians 5:11-17
1 storyreconciliation/to God through Jesus Christ
2 Corinthians 5:16-17
89 storiescreation, new
2 Corinthians 5:16-6:2
1 storyreconciliation/to God through Jesus Christ
2 Corinthians 5:18-21
5 storiesbelievers/as representatives of Jesus Christ
2 Corinthians 6:2
4 storiessalvation/delay decision
2 Corinthians 7:9-11
7 storiesrepentance/leads to salvation
2 Corinthians 8:1-2
6 storiesgiving
2 Corinthians 8:15
25 storiesGod's provision/no more and no less
2 Corinthians 12:2
5 storiesthird heaven
2 Corinthians 12:9
5 storiespromises of God/His grace is sufficient
Galatians 2:20
8 storiesexchanged life
Galatians 3:28
2 storiesequality of believers/social classes
2 storiesequality of believers/gender
Galatians 4:6
1 storyAbba
Galatians 5:1
2 storiesbelievers/freedom in Christ of
Galatians 5:16
3 storiesflesh, the/discipline of
Galatians 5:22
3 storiesjoy
Galatians 5:22-23
1 storydiscernment/false prophets or true disciples
5 storiesHoly Spirit/fruits of
Galatians 6:2
1 storycompassion
11 storiesgenerosity
Galatians 6:10
2 storiesbelievers/freedom in Christ of
Galatians 6:15
89 storiescreation, new
Ephesians 2:8-9
1 storygrace of God/as gift from God
Ephesians 2:13-19
1 storyreconciliation/to God through Jesus Christ
Ephesians 3:8-10
1 storyJesus Christ/unsearchable riches of
Ephesians 4:20-27
2 storiesbelievers/new nature in
Ephesians 4:28-5:9
2 storiesbelievers/new nature in
Ephesians 4:32
1 storycompassion
9 storiesforgiveness/Christians and
Ephesians 5:2
5 storieslove/sacrificial
Ephesians 5:8
2 storieslight/Christians as people of
Ephesians 5:10-20
2 storiesbelievers/new nature in
Ephesians 5:33
2 storiesmarriage/proper relationships
Ephesians 6:10-20
1 storyarmor/of God
Philippians 1:14
2 storiespersecution/spreading the Good News and
Philippians 1:15-18
1 storypreaching the Gospel/in spite of motive
Philippians 1:21-23
9 storiesbelievers/death and
Philippians 2:1-11
4 storiesattitude of Christ
Philippians 2:4
4 storiesattitude of Christ
Philippians 2:12-13
1 storypromises of God/God at work
Philippians 3:6
3 storiesPaul, the apostle/persecution of the church by
Philippians 3:7-10
3 storiesJesus Christ/knowing
Philippians 3:10-11
8 storiessuffering/participation in suffering of Christ
Philippians 4:4
3 storiesjoy
Philippians 4:6
23 storiesprayer/without anxiety
Philippians 4:6-7
6 storiespromises of God/peace beyond understanding
Philippians 4:19
25 storiesGod's provision/no more and no less
90 storiesGod's provision
Colossians 1:20-23
1 storyreconciliation/to God through Jesus Christ
Colossians 1:23
11 storiesGood News/spread of
Colossians 1:24
8 storiessuffering/participation in suffering of Christ
Colossians 2:13-14
2 storiessalvation/assurance of
Colossians 3:5-17
2 storiesbelievers/new nature in
Colossians 3:12
1 storycompassion
Colossians 3:17
5 storiesbelievers/as representatives of Jesus Christ
Colossians 3:23
4 storieswork (labor)/as for the Lord
1 Thessalonians 2:13-16
4 storieschurch, the/pattern for
1 Thessalonians 4:13
9 storiesgrief, believers and
9 storiesbelievers/death and
1 Thessalonians 5:14
3 storiesweak, God's care and use of the
3 storiespoor, the/requirements for care of
1 Thessalonians 5:15
7 storiespersecution/treatment of persecutors
2 Thessalonians 3:1-3
8 storiesprotection by God
2 Thessalonians 3:3
2 storiespromises of God/kept from evil
1 Timothy 1:15
6 storiesJesus Christ, teachings of/purposes of his coming/save the lost
1 Timothy 2:1-4
13 storiesprayer/for all people
1 Timothy 3:2
13 storiesChristian behavior/generous and hospitable
1 Timothy 4:1-6
2 storiessound doctrine
1 Timothy 4:14
18 storieslaying on of hands
1 Timothy 6:6-8
8 storiescontentment
2 Timothy 1:5
4 storiesheritage, spiritual
2 Timothy 1:6
18 storieslaying on of hands
2 Timothy 2:13
1 storyfaithfulness/of Christ
2 Timothy 2:15
11 storiesbelievers/as students
4 storiesword of God/rightly dividing
2 Timothy 3:14-17
14 storiesScriptures
1 storywisdom/Scripture and
2 Timothy 4:2
17 storiespreaching the Gospel/at all times
2 Timothy 4:6-8
3 storiesfinished well
Titus 2:1
2 storiessound doctrine
Hebrews 4:8-9
2 storiesrest for people of God/Jesus Christ and
Hebrews 4:12
14 storiesScriptures
4 storiesword of God/sword of discernment
Hebrews 6:13-20
3 storiespromises of God/reliability of
Hebrews 7:25
4 storiessalvation/complete
Hebrews 9:11-10:18
1 storyonce for all, Jesus Christ's sacrifice as
Hebrews 10:17
2 storiespromises of God/God forgets our sins
Hebrews 10:24-25
3 storiesfellowship/necessary for growth
Hebrews 10:32-36
3 storiespersecution/willingly embrace
Hebrews 11:6
4 storiesseeking God in faith
Hebrews 11:35-38
3 storiespersecution/willingly embrace
Hebrews 12:1
2 storieswitness(es)/cloud of
Hebrews 12:2
3 storiesjoy
Hebrews 13:2
13 storiesChristian behavior/generous and hospitable
Hebrews 13:5
5 storiespromises of God/He will not forsake
Hebrews 13:16
11 storiesgenerosity
James 2:1-13
1 storychurch, the/discrimination in
James 3:2-12
1 storyspeech, control of
James 3:14-16
2 storiesselfish ambition
James 3:17
1 storywisdom/heavenly
James 4:7
3 storiespromises of God/the devil must flee
James 4:8-10
14 storiesrepentance/leads to revival
James 4:10
2 storieshumility/humble exalted
James 4:14
4 storiessalvation/delay decision
James 5:7-11
1 storysteadfast
James 5:14
19 storiesanointing with oil/for healing
James 5:15
7 storiessickness/prayer for
193 storiesprayer/answers to
James 5:16
14 storiesrepentance/leads to revival
James 5:16-18
7 storiesprayer/effectual
James 5:17
7 storiesprayer/for rain
1 Peter 1:8-9
3 storiesfaith/in the unseen
1 Peter 2:24
1 storypromises of God/Jesus bore our sins
1 Peter 3:8-12
4 storiesrevenge
1 Peter 4:12-19
10 storiesbelievers/suffering rightly
1 Peter 4:13
8 storiessuffering/participation in suffering of Christ
1 Peter 4:19
1 storytrust in God/for our souls
1 Peter 5:5-6
2 storieshumility/humble exalted
1 Peter 5:6-7
14 storiestrust in God/for all our needs
2 Peter 1:3-4
1 storyJesus Christ/sufficiency of
2 Peter 3:3
1 storyscoffers
1 John 1:7
5 storiespromises of God/cleansed from sin
1 storylight/fellowship
1 John 1:9
14 storiesrepentance/leads to revival
17 storiesforgiveness/guarantee of
1 John 3:11-24
9 storiesChristian communities/love for one another
1 John 3:16-18
6 storiesself-sacrifice
5 storieslove/sacrificial
1 John 3:17
6 storiesgiving
11 storiesgenerosity
1 John 4:1-6
1 storyteaching, false/tests concerning
1 John 4:17
2 storiessalvation/assurance of
1 John 5:14-15
8 storiespromises of God/whatever you ask
1 John 5:21
5 storiesidolatry/coming against
2 John 1:12
1 storyfellowship
Jude 1:24
2 storiespromises of God/kept from falling
Revelation 3:20
1 storyJesus Christ/politeness of
Revelation 12:11
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Mr. Wang closely observed—even to the point of spying on—the missionaries to whom he was employed as a language teacher. He was greatly puzzled by these men, at how quiet and orderly they were, and above all, how strangely happy they were. His respect and admiration grew until he finally realized that he was seeing Christ in them.
Mrs. Cheng, the faithful nurse for the Goforth’s children, was also a lifelong friend and ministry partner. Her relationship with the family clearly demonstrated the love that followers of Jesus have for one another. In one life-threatening situation, in which she refused to leave the Goforths, God delivered them by sending a man “evidently one of some influence” to disperse the mob.
Mrs. Cheng, the faithful nurse for the Goforth’s children, was also a lifelong friend and ministry partner. Her relationship with the family clearly demonstrated the love that followers of Jesus have for one another. In one life-threatening situation, in which she refused to leave the Goforths, God delivered them by sending a man “evidently one of some influence” to disperse the mob.
Mr. Doong was a disheveled, sickly, uneducated man. Yet after meeting Jesus he was so transformed that Rosalind Goforth hardly recognized him, and she never imagined how powerfully God would use the man. Truly God had chosen the humble to shame the wise.
Mr. Doong was completely transformed by the Gospel. First, he destroyed the households gods, much to the alarm of his family and neighbors. Then he completely gave up opium, without the aid of other drugs. Finally he devoted his time, as an adult, to learn to read and then to learn the Scriptures, which led to him becoming a highly effective evangelist.
Rosalind Goforth was hesitant to share the only medicine they had on hand for dysentery, but when she realized that the need was a life-or-death situation, she quickly gave it. Little did she realize how God would use this person in the future, and that her showing love in obedience to 1 John 3:17 had saved his life.
The Goforths were constantly challenged to trust God for their welfare and the welfare of their children as they took opportunities to share the Good News of Jesus with the Chinese. They found it true that they could “seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness” and He would take care of the rest.
The children of Captain Lowe surrendered their life to Christ after a few weeks of attending church. Their mother soon made the decision herself. The father refused to give in and did all he could to avoid the decision, but his children would not give it up. They kept praying for him until one day; he gave in; with tears in his years, he confessed, "I am a poor, lost sinner!". That day the whole family joined together to rejoice in God for their father's life.
John Barry and his wife had just one day's supply of food left in a snowstorm, but John did not despair; he believed in God's promises. He and his wife joined together in prayer, asking for help. At the same time, a Deacon was awakened with a specific instruction "Send food to John." God heard John!
A little boy stood at the window of a store looking intensely when a lady asked what he was looking at; he responded, “I was asking God to give me a pair of shoes,” God provided those shoes through her. When she was leaving, he asked her in a beautiful, humorous way, “Are you God’s wife?”
After holding revival meetings for three weeks without tangible results, church members began to complain and request that the revivals end. A leading member told the pastor that the revivals must end because they wanted to hold a fair at the same venue. The pastor replied that the revivals must go on with or without them. He spent the night in prayer. The next day, the Spirit of the Lord broke out amongst the people!
Kund Iverson made a bold stand for Christ, refusing to compromise on his Christian principles. He was assaulted and killed, but his death was not in vain, for his story touched the hearts of many, provoking them to live upright lives.
Brother J.S. Whiting struggled with rupture for some time; it affected his preaching and activities. One day, while preaching, the rupture began, and after much struggle, Brother Shaw led them in prayer. Even before they could get on their knees, Whiting heard the Lord saying his healing was done. He stood up and never worried again. His healing was complete.
John Byers was called to pray for a girl who had burned herself with kerosene. In prayer, he asked God to take away her pain; her pain was gone. Using this, John preached the gospel to her, and the girl accepted. She died a peaceful death. John also prayed for the doctor who attended to her; despite the doctor's mockery, he accepted the Lord months later. John's prayers were all answered.
Hudson Taylor casually picked a gospel tract to read; that tract became the tool the Holy Spirit used to penetrate his soul and lead him to commit to Christ. All of this resulted from his mother's prayer, which had travailed in the place of prayer for his soul.
Stranded in the snow, a widow with five children ran out of supplies. She prayed to God and did her duties as though nothing was lacking. A neighbor showed up in the morning with supplies saying God had impressed upon him in the night about their need.
Rolin was sick to the point of death. A medical doctor had pronounced that the child was so ill he may be beyond treatment if nothing was done immediately. Shaw and his wife prayed to the Lord with faith, believing that Rolin would be healthy again. By the following day, he was playing around the house.
Some bishops gathered to pray for their friend, Bishop Simpson, who was sick at the hospital. After an intense prayer session, many thought, "Bishop Simpson will not die." At that very hour, Bishop Simpson was beginning his recovery, a few moments after the doctor had declared there was no medical hope for him.
When a fire broke out at Mr. Humphrey's house, his neighbor risked it all to save Humphrey's family. In the process, the neighbor sustained an injury. Humphrey saw this as an opportunity for them to extend the neighbor's kindness back to him for saving them; they cared for him without counting the cost.
When a woman found out that her train could not reach her destination city to use the bus that would transport her to her final destination, she could only pray that the bus would wait for her. When she got there, the bus waited for her.
A minister's wife described the struggle she and her family faced in their work in the vineyard of the Lord, most importantly she narrates how the Lord has always provided for them in remarkable ways that they could not see coming.
A little girl who had soaked up all the Christian messages her mother told her before her death went to the train station believing the train took people to Jesus. Her faith and conversation moved everyone on the train to tears.
Remarkable stories of children who showed incredible simple faith and understanding of God's word, their testimonies touched the heart of adults.
A little girl who had been sick beyond medical redemption told her father a profound truth “Pa, the grave is not dark now. I know that you and mamma can’t go with me, but Jesus will go with me into the grave." For the believer, death has no victory; Jesus has conquered!
A minister had a strong impression of heading to an older adult's home and praying. After much hesitation, he prayed, specifically asking the Lord to protect the people from violence. Some months later, he found out that a thief had indeed attacked that home at that specific time, but God had paralyzed his hand, stopping him from harming anyone.