Title: John 20:24–31
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John 20:24–31
Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will never believe.”
Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.” Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. (ESV)
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In the sermon "Believe," Lynn Kohler dives into the story of Thomas, one of Jesus' disciples, as depicted in John 20:24-31. Thomas, often labeled as "Doubting Thomas," initially refuses to believe in Jesus' resurrection without physical proof. When Jesus appears to the disciples a week later, He invites Thomas to touch His wounds. This encounter transforms Thomas' doubt into faith, leading him to declare, "My Lord and my God!" Kohler emphasizes that this story isn't just about Thomas' doubt but also about his deep loyalty and eventual belief. Jesus’ response to Thomas highlights a broader message: blessed are those who believe without seeing. The sermon encourages believers to confront their doubts and grow their faith, trusting in Jesus’ grace and compassion.
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