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John 4:53

The miracle confirmed what faith had already grasped. And the result was not just one man's faith — it was a whole household brought to belief. Faith is contagious.

Memory phrase: His whole house believed.

Talk about it: The father believed first — and then his whole household believed. How does the faith of one person affect a whole family?

Prayer: Jesus, let my faith spread to my whole family and household. Let no one be left outside.

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