THE EVIDENCE: WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE? Episode 1 — “Whose Story Do You Believe?”

🎙️ EPISODE SUMMARY In Episode 1 of “The Evidence: What Do You Believe?”, Danny shares how watching a trial with his wife made him think about an important question: How do we know what is true when we weren’t there to witness it ourselves? Just like a trial, we listen to testimony, examine evidence, compare different accounts, and then draw a conclusion. The same question can be asked about Jesus and the Bible. We weren’t there when Jesus walked the earth, died on the cross, or when His followers said He rose again—but that doesn’t mean we cannot investigate the evidence. Looking at Luke 1:1–4, we see that Luke carefully investigated the events surrounding Jesus and relied on testimony handed down by eyewitnesses. Faith doesn’t require us to be afraid of questions. We can search, investigate, and ask God to lead us to truth. You weren’t there—but that doesn’t mean you can’t know. 📖 SMALL GROUP COMPANION GUIDE Episode 1: “Whose Story Do You Believe?” Key Scripture: Luke 1:1–4 Opening Question Have you ever heard one side of a story, formed an opinion, and then changed your mind after hearing the other side? Read Together Read Luke 1:1–4. Discuss what Luke says about eyewitnesses, investigation, and why he wrote his account. Discussion Questions How do we normally decide whether something we didn’t personally witness is true? Why do you think some people struggle to trust the Bible? What does Luke’s careful investigation tell us about his approach to Jesus’ story? Is having questions about your faith always a bad thing? Why or why not? What questions about Jesus or the Bible would you like to investigate more deeply? Take This With You “You weren’t there—but that doesn’t mean you can’t know.” This week, instead of running from a difficult question about your faith, choose one question and investigate it. Read Scripture, pray, and search for the truth rather than simply looking for an answer that agrees with what you already think. Closing Prayer God, give us wisdom as we search for truth. Help us not to be afraid of difficult questions. Open our hearts and minds as we examine the evidence about Jesus. Strengthen our faith and lead us closer to You. In Jesus’ name, amen.