Some identify Jesus as the promised prophet, showing one response within the divided crowd.
Memory phrase: the Prophet
Talk about it: What does this verse help us notice about the Prophet?
Prayer: Jesus, help me consider the crowd’s claim carefully.
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John 7:40
John 7:40
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