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Belief Beyond Sight: Lessons from Thomas in John 20:24-29

Explore the story of Doubting Thomas in John 20:24-29 and uncover the reasons why some struggle to believe unless certain conditions are met. Discover insights on faith, belief, and the significance of trust in the unseen. Reflect on the implications of demanding signs, seeking beyond the Scriptures, conforming to the majority, personal desires, and external approval in matters of faith. Examine the challenges of making faith a priority, putting in the effort, seizing the right timing, and understanding the concept of chosen belief. Consider the lessons from Thomas's journey and contemplate your own beliefs.

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Belief Beyond Sight: Lessons from Thomas in John 20:24-29

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  1. Unless…I Will Not Believe! John 20 24 Now Thomas, called the Twin, one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 The other disciples therefore said to him, "We have seen the Lord." So he said to them, "Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and put my hand into His side, I will not believe." 26 And after eight days His disciples were again inside, and Thomas with them. Jesus came, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, "Peace to you!" 27 Then He said to Thomas, "Reach your finger here, and look at My hands; and reach your hand here, and put it into My side. Do not be unbelieving, but believing." 28 And Thomas answered and said to Him, "My Lord and my God!" 29 Jesus said to him, "Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed."

  2. Some Will Not Believe, Unless: • They See A Sign (Matt. 12:38-40; 1 Cor. 1:18-24). • They Have More Than the Bible (Lk. 16:27-31; Jn. 20:30-31; Rev. 22:18-19). • The Majority Believe the Same (Matt. 7:13-14; Gal. 6:5). • It Is What They Want To Believe (2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Thess. 2:10-12; Lk. 10:29). • They Have the Approval of Others (Matt. 10:34-39; Gal. 1:16). • It Requires Little Effort (Matt. 16:24-25; Prov. 23:23). • It Is A Convenient Time (Acts 24:25). • Many are called, Few are chosen – Is it any wonder? • Thomas was later ashamed—What about us?

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