Summary of John 20:24-31
Thomas was not with the disciples when he first appeared. A week later, Christ appeared to the disciples and Thomas, and Thomas touched Jesus’ wounds and believed. Jesus blessed those who have not seen and believed.
Many other signs were performed by Jesus so that we may believe.
BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 5: John 20:24-31
13a) Thomas is very faithful to Jesus and also very inquisitive. Yet, he doubts the words of others and wants to see for himself.
b) I like to see things with my own eyes, too, and it’s hard for me to take the words of others as truth. Yet, I’m faithful, too.
14a) He saw and touched the nail marks in Jesus’ hands and the wound in his side.
b) By acknowledging Jesus as Lord and God.
15a) The purpose of his Gospel, which was to write signs of Jesus so that we may believe he is the Messiah, the Son of God.
b) To bring others to faith in Jesus as our Lord and Savior so that we may have eternal life.
c) I think my faith has grown as I’ve read about the life and signs of Jesus.
Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 5: John 20:24-31
I love Thomas because he requires first-hand knowledge. Isn’t it awesome that Jesus gives us exactly what we need to grow our faith?
End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 5: John 20:24-31
Thomas did not believe the testimony of these witnesses. Therefore, he made demands of Jesus.
Jesus answered Thomas’ request in mercy, grace, and kindness. Jesus still loved Thomas even though he did not believe.
Thomas was all-in once he realized who Jesus was. He proclaims him as “Lord and God.” He was honest in his unbelief and passionate in his belief.
We see Jesus conquer everything in the Book of John (sickness, death, sin). Here, he conquers unbelief.
7 Signs Recorded in the Book of John
- Jesus turns water into wine John 2:1-11
- He heals a nobleman’s son John 4:46-54
- He leas at the pool of Bethesda John 5:1-15
- He feeds the 5,000 John 6:1-14
- He walks on water John 6:15-21
- Jesus heals a blind man John 9:1-12
- He raises Lazarus from the dead John 11:1-44
We believe so that we may have life.
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