Day 1- THE MUSTARD SEED
The proof of truth of the gospel is to see the results of the gospel throughout mankind.
Read Matthew 13:31-32. How does Jesus Himself describe the kingdom of God?
The gospel started with 12 men who believed in Jesus. Read the first couple chapters of Acts after Jesus’ ascension into heaven to see how the parable of the mustard tree starts to come true. Were people coming to believe in Jesus?
There is no way to know exact numbers on how many followers of Christ there have been throughout history. The last census says there are 2.2 billion people on the earth now who claim to be followers of Christ. Do you believe Jesus accurately described His Kingdom? Has history proven God’s Word to be true?
Day 2- CHANGED MEN
The change of the disciples shows the truth of Jesus. The disciples were scared when Jesus died, but the resurrection changed them. All of the disciples were martyred for Jesus. Why would they all of the sudden become so bold if this whole gospel was a lie?
Read Luke 22:54-62. What does Peter do at Jesus’ time of need?
Read John 20:19
Where were the disciples when Jesus revealed Himself to them?
Why were they hiding? Were they scared? Why?
Read Acts Chapter 4
How were the disciples showing boldness?
Were they hiding from the Jewish leaders or being bold?
How does this convince you that God’s Word concerning Jesus is true?
Does the gospel claim the ability to make things new and if so, how were these men confirming this claim?
Day 3- CHANGED MEN PART 2
The gospel has the ability to not only change those who believe, it has the ability to overcome disbelief. Today read how the gospel transformed a man named Saul who was killing and persecuting Christians. He was a Jewish religious leader that at one time hated Jesus.
Read Acts 9:1-18
What happened here? Does the gospel have the power to change?
If the gospel was not true, why would one of the Jews most zealous religious leaders change? Does the gospel do what it says it will do and is it confirmed in the life of Paul?
Day 4- CAN’T BE STOPPED
Read Acts 4:27-39
What does the Jewish Pharisee Gamaliel counsel?
What happened to another who had said he was the Messiah?
How long did that last and what happened after the guy who made claims died?
Did the disciples scatter or unite after Jesus died?
Did the gospel stop or did the number of believers only get bigger?
How does this prove the gospel is true?
Day 5- ACROSS GENERATIONS/CULTURES
Read Philippians 2:10-11. What does this verse say will happen at the name of Jesus?
One of the biggest proofs of the Bible is the Bible’s ability to be multi-generational and cross-cultural. If you live in America you don’t have anything in common with some of the most rural tribes in other countries. The way they live, how they eat, where they live, and what they value is completely different. This is just one small example of how the cultures of the world are extremely different. The gospel has value to all cultures because it speaks to the heart of man. It gives mankind significance and purpose that unites a body of believers from all cultures and races to be a light for Christ. You can call people from other cultures your brothers and sisters through Christ.
The same is true for generations. Living in the world today is so different than living in the world thousands of years ago… yet the gospel still is relevant today. No matter where you live or when you live, the gospel proves true today.
