He calls us to himself and he calls us to do great things. And he always gives us proof.

1. Jesus was crucified.

2. He was buried in a well-known tomb.

3. The tomb was found to be empty three days later.

4. The Risen Lord made 11 post-resurrection appearances

5. The disciples’ belief in the resurrection based on those appearances. • Cowardly deserters transformed into bold proclaimers • Willing to die for new belief • Rise and survival of Christianity

Jesus, prove yourself to me.