The Courage Of Thomas

Thomas

Numbered with the Twelve Matthew 10:1-8 Acts 1:13

Name means “the twin” “Didymus” John 20:24; 21:2

Thomas

Apostle of Jesus Christ Miracles Matthew 10:1 Raised dead Matthew 10:8 Cast out demons Matthew 10:8 Preached gospel Mark 6:7, 12 Helped Jesus John 6:5-14

The Death Of Lazarus

John 11:1-16Lazarus sick unto death; Jesus delays; plans to go; hindered by His disciples (John 10:31)Jesus defends Himself “Let us go to him” (v15)

Who speaks up? (v16)"LET US ALSO GO, THAT WE MAY DIE WITH HIM”

The Feast Of The Passover

John 13-17 The feast – John 13

Washing disciples feet; Judas; Peter Assurance – John 14

Who speaks up in verse 5?"LORD, WE DO NOT KNOW WHERE YOU

ARE GOING, AND HOW CANWE KNOW THE WAY?“

Following Resurrection

John 20 Events of the day Jesus rose First appearance (v19) Thomas not there (v24) WHY? Required proof (v25) Got proof eight days later (v26) Answers in v28

"MY LORD AND MY GOD!“

The Courage Of Thomas

He was willing to die for Jesus. He wanted to know the way. He did not understand the Lord’s will.

My Courage

Do we have times of great courage?

Are we willing to follow Jesus anywhere?

Are there times we just do not understand?

My Courage

Do we have times of great courage?

Are we willing to follow Jesus anywhere?

Are there times we just do not understand?

My Courage

Do we have times of great courage?

Are we willing to follow Jesus anywhere?

Are there times we just do not understand?

And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.

(John 20:30-31)