12K views · 1.4K reactions | 63 years ago, a young Billy Graham crisscrossed New Zealand, preaching the Gospel in three major cities. “We have come here only as [Christ’s] ambassador … to tell you that He is the Lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world,” he said. Starting this weekend, Franklin Graham will follow in his father’s footsteps on the God Loves You Tour. Get details: GodLovesYouTour.nz | Billy Graham Evangelistic Association | Facebook

#OnThisDate in 1978, Billy Graham began his Crusade in Las Vegas, Nevada. He spoke to over 60,000 people telling them the good news of Jesus Christ. | Billy Graham Library

Today marks the beginning of Billy Graham's longest Crusade event held in New York City in 1957. This Crusade would last for an astounding 16 weeks, with nearly 2.4 million people attending over the course of the event and over 61,000 making decisions for Christ. The Crusade would feature prayers from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the beautiful songs of Ethel Waters, but, most importantly, it would feature the simple message of God's saving grace that Billy Graham preached throughout his minis

The message of Jesus Christ that Billy Graham shared 70 years ago in Los Angeles still rings true today. In celebration of that historic crusade, you can listen to one of Mr. Graham’s 1949 messages here: bit.ly/2Qj9jgm | Billy Graham Radio