How do I have more faith?
Faith grows as we know God better. Discover practical ways to strengthen and deepen your faith journey.
20 Bible studies address this question
What the Bible Says
These Bible studies explore Scripture passages that speak to this question. Each study will give you insight and practical application.
Gideon's Call
Midianite oppression devastates Israel; the angel of the LORD calls the fearful Gideon, who tests God with a fleece.
The Death of John the Baptist and Feeding of Five Thousand
Herod beheads John the Baptist after a rash oath. Jesus withdraws but is followed by crowds. He feeds five thousand with five loaves and two fish, walks on water, and invites Peter to come. Wherever H...
The Transfiguration and the Power of Faith
On a high mountain, Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John—His face shining like the sun, His clothes white as light. Moses and Elijah appear, and the Father speaks from a cloud. Below ...
The Hall of Faith
This famous chapter defines faith and illustrates it through Old Testament examples—from Abel to the prophets. Each person believed God's promises and acted accordingly, though none received the ful...
The Call of Abram
God calls Abram to leave his homeland with promises of blessing. Abram obeys but stumbles in Egypt, yet God protects His covenant purposes.
David and Goliath
The giant Philistine champion Goliath defies Israel for forty days until young David, trusting God rather than armor, defeats him with a sling and stone.
Jesus' Authority Over Disease, Nature, and Demons
Jesus demonstrates His divine authority through a series of mighty works—healing a leper, a centurion's servant, and Peter's mother-in-law, calming a storm, and casting out demons. Each miracle reve...
Faith, Healing, and Forgiveness
Jesus heals a centurion's servant, marveling at the Gentile's great faith. He raises a widow's son from the dead at Nain. When John the Baptist sends to ask if Jesus is the Messiah, Jesus points to Hi...
Faith, Forgiveness, and the Coming Kingdom
Jesus teaches about causing others to stumble, the duty to forgive repeatedly, and faith like a mustard seed. He heals ten lepers but only one returns to give thanks. He warns that the kingdom comes w...
Clean and Unclean: Heart Versus Tradition
Jesus confronts the Pharisees about elevating human tradition above God's commandments, teaching that defilement comes from the heart, not from food. A Canaanite woman's faith secures healing for her ...
The Covenant Confirmed
God reassures Abram of His promises. Abram believes and it is credited to him as righteousness. God makes a covenant, passing through the pieces alone.
The Transfiguration and Lessons on Faith
Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John, revealing His divine glory. Descending the mountain, He heals a boy the disciples could not help and teaches about faith, servanthood, and the seri...
The Triumphal Entry and Temple Cleansing
Jesus enters Jerusalem as King, riding a colt while crowds shout Hosanna. He curses a fruitless fig tree, cleanses the temple of merchants, and teaches about faith and prayer when the disciples see th...
Parables, Storms, and Power Over Demons
Jesus teaches the parable of the sower, explaining how different hearts receive God's word. He calms a storm on the sea, demonstrating power over nature. He delivers a demon-possessed man and heals a ...
Elijah Appears: Drought and Provision
Elijah the prophet abruptly appears, announcing a drought against Ahab. God sends him first to the brook Cherith where ravens feed him, then to a widow in Zarephath whose flour and oil miraculously su...
The Twelve Spies and the Majority Report
Numbers 13 recounts the sending of twelve spies into Canaan, their forty-day exploration, the abundant fruit they bring back, and the divided report that sparks Israel's greatest crisis of faith.
The Testing of Abraham
God tests Abraham by asking him to sacrifice Isaac. Abraham's faith is proven, God provides a ram, and the covenant is reaffirmed with blessing.
Crossing the Jordan River
Israel crosses the Jordan on dry ground as the priests carrying the ark stand in the riverbed, demonstrating God's power to the new generation.
Caleb's Inheritance at Hebron
The land distribution begins with Caleb receiving Hebron as his inheritance, having faithfully followed God for forty-five years.
Jonathan's Courageous Victory
Jonathan and his armor-bearer attack a Philistine garrison alone, trusting God to save by many or few. The resulting victory is nearly spoiled by Saul's rash oath.
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