Unit 28 Session 2
DOUBTS ARE OVERCOME
JOHN 20
While all are invited to believe in Jesus, not all are willing to place their faith in Jesus so that they might be saved.
Luke 24:36-49 and John 20:19-23 tell the same story from different perspectives. John added a little more detail: not only did Jesus appear to the Eleven and some other disciples, He also showed them His hands and side, offered peace, pledged the Holy Spirit, and gave them instructions on forgiveness. What a moment! When the small group of followers had been contemplating whether or not to believe the testimony of a few, Jesus Himself showed up and removed all doubt. His visible, tangible, spiritual, and emotional proof gave them what they needed to believe. And Thomas missed it.
Points to consider:
✞ Belief is passed down by faithful witnesses.
* Why is it difficult for some people to be
faithful witnesses of the gospel?
* How does knowing God honors our search
for truth remind us that our faith is not blind?
✞ Belief is based on the historical resurrection of Jesus.
* How does the historical resurrection of Jesus and its
validity bring you peace and encouragement?
* Knowing the Bible is true and reliable, what are some
ways we can encourage ourselves and others to read
and study it more?
✞ Belief is grounded in confessing Jesus is Lord.
* How have you submitted to Jesus as your Lord
and God this past week?
* How do you feel "blessed" through your faith
in Jesus?
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