what was happening.
3 At that, Peter and the other disciple went out, heading for the tomb. 4 The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and got to the tomb first. 5 Stooping down, he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in. 6 Then, following him, Simon Peter also came. He entered the tomb and saw the linen cloths lying there. 7 The wrapping that had been on his head was not lying with the linen cloths but was folded up in a separate place by itself. 8 The other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, then also went in, saw, and believed. 9 For they did not yet understand the Scripture that he must rise from the dead. 10 Then the disciples returned to the place where they were staying.
Believers can express faith in Jesus.
read the content for verses 3-10 (PSG, pp. 49-51) and discuss the details of the empty tomb. Allow adults to share how these details pointed to Jesus’s resurrection, rather than grave robbery or another theory.
Beside Peter’s name write “amazed.” Beside John’s name, write “believed.” Point out that John wasn’t clear about what he believed, but he did demonstrate faith. Highlight the following quote: “Many believed in Jesus because they saw Him after the resurrection. John believed before actually seeing the risen Savior.” (PSG, p. 51) Allow volunteers to share what makes that kind of faith difficult to live out each day.