Scripture to Read: 1 Corinthians 15:5–6
God always provides more than enough evidence to leave no doubt that Jesus is the Christ and that there is no other way to salvation except through surrendering to Christ as Lord and Savior. God had Paul begin to list all of the eyewitnesses to Christ’s resurrection. We read in 1 Corinthians 15:5–6, “and that He appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. 6 After that He appeared to more than five hundred brethren at one time, most of whom remain until now, but some have fallen asleep.” God had Paul remind the Christians in Corinth that Peter was one of the first eyewitnesses of the risen Christ. Peter was not the first but one of the first. God had Paul mention Peter because Peter was an apostle, but then, God had Paul also include the rest of the disciples along with Peter, as Paul wrote, “then to the twelve.” Eyewitnesses are often seen as some of the most valuable sources of information during criminal investigations and legal proceedings. Their testimony can make or break a case, serving as crucial evidence that helps courts determine the truth. An eyewitness is defined as someone who directly observes an event, crime, or scene and can provide a firsthand account of what they saw, heard, or experienced. God used Paul to help the believers in Corinth understand that those who saw the risen Christ were people they knew and could trust. However, God then had Paul expand the eyewitness list to over five hundred eyewitnesses. Just in case there were some doubters, God provided more than enough evidence.
Challenge & Application
What kind of evidence did it take for you to finally place your faith in Christ as Lord and Savior?
What’s the biggest roadblock you get from people who are unwilling to surrender to Christ as Lord?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!