2. Thomas and unbelief

3. John 20:24-25: “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.’”

4. Thomas and unbelief The nature of Thomas’ unbelief John 20:26 “Eight days later, his [Jesus’] 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.’”

5. Thomas and unbelief Two kinds of people with Thomas’ unbelief: 1. Christians

6. Thomas and unbelief Two kinds of people with Thomas’ unbelief: 1.Christians 2.Those interested in Christianity

7. Jesus’ response to this unbelief John 20:26-29: “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.’”

8. Jesus’ response to this unbelief A gracious response – Jesus met Thomas where he was, in the midst of his unbelief

9. Jesus’ response to this unbelief Lessons for the Christian: 1.It’s normal to encounter unbelief 2.Don’t feel pressured into blind faith 3.Don’t pressure someone else into blind faith

10. Jesus’ response to this unbelief Lessons for those interested in Christianity: 1.God is patient when you have honest doubts

11. Jesus’ response to this unbelief Lessons for those interested in Christianity: 1.God is patient when you have honest doubts 2.God has graciously provided reasons to believe

12. Jesus’ response to this unbelief Lessons for those interested in Christianity: 1.God is patient when you have honest doubts 2.God has graciously provided reasons to believe 3.Don’t think that you have to wait for every doubt to be settled

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