Bible Stories of Extraordinary Faith

My previous post of “How Deep Is Your Faith” was a study I chose among many. Below are some of the other stories which make a great personal study as you grow in Faith.

1. The Canaanite Woman’s Persistence

Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour. (Matthew 15:28 KJV)

A Gentile mother pleads for her demon-possessed daughter. Despite initial rebuffs, she persists in humility and trust, and Jesus commends her great faith.

2. The Woman with the Issue of Blood

And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague. (Mark 5:34 KJV)

For twelve years she suffered incurable bleeding yet believes that touching Christ’s garment would heal her. Her bold, unseen reach exemplifies confidence in Jesus’ power.

3. Jairus’ Faith for His Daughter

And Jesus, not permitting him, said, “Thou shalt not be afraid, only believe.” And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James. (Mark 5:36 KJV)

A synagogue ruler falls at Jesus’ feet, begging for his dying daughter. Even when news comes that she’s dead, Jesus urges Jairus to believe, and raises her from death.

4. Naaman the Syrian’s Obedience

And he went down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God… and his flesh came again like unto the flesh of a little child. (2 Kings 5:14 KJV)

A foreign commander with leprosy trusts God’s prophet Elisha and humbles himself by washing in the Jordan. His simple act of obedience leads to complete healing.

5. The Shunammite Woman’s Appeal

And she laid the child on the bed of the man of God, and shut the door upon him, and went out. (2 Kings 4:21 KJV)

A hospitable woman cares for Elisha and later seeks his intercession when her son dies. With faith, she follows the prophet’s strange instructions and her boy is restored to life.

6. Peter Walking on Water

And Peter, walking on the water, came to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. (Matthew 14:29-30 KJV)

Invited to step out of the boat, Peter obeys and walks on the sea toward Jesus. His faith falters in the storm, yet Christ’s hand rescues him.

Reflection

Each of these accounts echoes the centurion’s trust in Christ’s authority—whether approached directly or from afar, out of humility or persistence.

Consider which example speaks most to you today, and ask: How deep is my faith when circumstances press in?

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