1. Communion Message Historical case for the resurrection

2. 3 core facts The empty tomb Jesus’ appearances alive after his death The origin of His disciples belief in His resurrection

3. The Third Fact The origin of the Christian Faith Why did it come into existence? Why do even skeptical scholars agree on this matter?

4. The belief that Jesus was Messiah Jewish thought of Messiah The crucifixion was a disaster Or was it?

5. Evidence from the early church A universal belief The origin of Christian belief hinges on the belief of the earliest disciples How do we possibly explain this belief? Only by the fact of Jesus resurrection.