The group of disciples grows, deacons are chosen, and a very special deacon named Stephen is stoned as the early Church experiences persecution.  Acts 5:33-42; 6:1-15; 7:1-40,41-60; 8:1.

Miracles and Holy Spirit-driven bold preaching put the Apostles in a precarious position with the Jewish leaders, but God handles it. Acts 3:12-26; 4:1-22, 23-37; 5:1-11,12-32 

The Holy Spirit falls on Jesus' followers empowering them to preach the Gospel with boldness. Excitement ensues. He will do the same for us!  Luke 24:51-53; Acts 1:12-26,1-5;2:1-13,14-39,40-47;3:1-11; Mark 16:20; John 20:30-31;21:25 #everydaychristians

Jesus appears to His disciples multiple times before ascending to sit at the right hand of the Father.  He also leaves US instructions. Mark 16:14-19; Luke 24:36-51; John 20:19-29, 21:1-24; Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 1:6-11

He is risen!  He is risen!  Eyewitnesses confirm it and stake their lives on it.  Matthew 27:62-66,28:1-10; John 20:1-18; Mark 16:1-12; Luke 24:1-32