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John 20:8

Seeing the evidence — and believing. John was the first to believe in the resurrection on the basis of what he saw. Evidence leads to faith for those with eyes to see.

Memory phrase: Look at the evidence — then believe.

Talk about it: What evidence did John see that helped him believe?

Prayer: Lord, as I look at all the evidence of the resurrection, let faith grow in my heart the way it did in John's.

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