Mon, 9 April 2018
April 8: The Man Who Missed Easter John 20:19-31
INTRODUCTION “I wouldn’t miss it for anything in the world.” That’s a common comment to an uncommon “happening.” A family member’s wedding, a graduation, a retirement dinner, a baptism … the list is long but the sense of needing to be present prevails.
CONTEXT Jesus appeared to a small group of his followers on that first Easter evening. Understandably, they were overjoyed. Thomas, one of the disciples, was not present. When he heard their reports, he needed more evidence. So, Jesus met Thomas where he was! Thomas responded with one of the most powerful, insightful views of the real Jesus, “My Lord and my God.”
CONTENT
#1 Thomas was WELCOME by the community of believers vv24-26 #2 INVESTIGATION…Jesus moves toward Thomas vv26-27 #3 EXHORTATION v27 #4 PROFESSION v28
3. The Life of Faith…for you and me A step of faith v29 An informed faith vv30-31, Rom 10:17, II Tim 3:16, II Pet 1:16-21
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