Brad Jones leads listeners by pointing to the life of Thomas – oftentimes referred to as “Doubting Thomas.”
While this may be his nickname among people who do not know his full story, we can be confident that Jesus welcomed Thomas as a skeptic who would come to believe and die for his faith.
Key Takeaway
Keep Showing Up. Make Room. Quit Hiding Your Mistakes.
Jesus told Thomas...
- "Peace be with you."
- "See my hands."
- "Do not disbelieve, but believe."
Discussion Questions
How was your Sabbath? What did you do over the time away? Were you encouraged by another church?
What can we learn about skepticism from Jesus?
Do you have any major questions or frustrations about the faith that you continue to wrestle with?
What title have you held over your life, like Thomas?
How is John 20:28 a supporting text for the divinity of Christ?
Who does Jesus say is “Blessed” in this story?
What do critics call the group of people that Jesus calls “Blessed
If you have a question about Christianity, how do you investigate the answer?
What is significant about Thomas being present one week after missing Jesus?
What do you think Jesus and Thomas were doing for the week that came between Jesus’ two entrances into the room where the disciples were residing?