We believe because of the ___________________.
Nobody expected the __________
Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. Bending over, he saw the strips of linen lying by themselves, and he went away, wondering to himself what had happened. Luke 24:12
The resurrection convinced the __________
Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. John 20:24
So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he said to them, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe." John 20:25
The resurrection changes __________
A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!" John 20:26
Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side." John 20:27a
"Stop doubting and believe." John 27b
Thomas said to him, "My Lord and my God!" John 20:28
"Because you have seen me, you have believed." John 20:29a
"Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." John 20:29b (Memory Verse)