They were completely convinced.
“To whom also He shewed Himself alive after His passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God.”
– Acts 1:3
There’s no greater argument. “And he departed and began to proclaim in Decapolis all that Jesus had done for him; and all marveled.” – Mark 5:20
[Matthew 27:24, Phillips] When Pilate realized that nothing more could be done but that there would soon be a riot, he took a bowl of water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying: “I take no responsibility for the death of this man. You must see to that yourselves.”
[Psalm 8:3,4] “When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the…”
What has God done for you lately? “Only fear the Lord, and serve Him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things He hath done for you.” – 1 Samuel 12:24
We live in hope. “I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” – John 14:2-3 KJV
It’s an act of worship. “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” – Luke 12:34