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Missing Out on the Important

Discover the significance of not missing out on important spiritual aspects in life, just like Thomas. Learn the lessons from Thomas's absence and explore various valuable insights that you might be overlooking in your spiritual journey.

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Missing Out on the Important

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  1. Missing Out on the Important John 20:19-29

  2. Are You Missing Out? • Would we visit a famous landmark and not take in the sights? Would we sit next to a marvelous buffet and not sample some of the dishes? • Many, like Thomas, are missing out on important spiritual things in life (Jn. 20:19-29) • We must be careful not to misrepresent Thomas as to why he was missing; but, in fact, he was missing, he was not there and we can learn from him

  3. Thomas Was Not With Them • He missed out on the peace of Jesus (v.19,21) • He missed out on the evidence needed to remove his doubt (v. 20) • He missed out on the joy and gladness of being with Jesus and his brethren (v. 20) • He missed out on the Lord’s commission and the reception of the Holy Spirit (v. 21-23)

  4. Missing Out on the Important • We are missing out on help when we fail to pray (Heb. 4:16) • We are missing out on encouragement when we fail to assemble with our brethren (Heb. 10:25) • We are missing out on comfort and guidance when we fail to read our Bible (Rom. 15:4; 2 Tim. 3:16-17) • We are missing out service (love, compassion) when we fail to show good works toward others (Acts 9:36)

  5. Missing Out on the Important • We are missing out on God’s great approval when men fail to serve as elders, deacons (1 Tim. 3:1,13) or evangelists (2 Tim. 4:5) • We are missing out on telling the greatest story (“good news”) when we fail to share the gospel (Rom. 1:14-16; 9:1-2; 10:1) • We are missing out on defeating the devil when we fail to take God’s way of escape (1 Cor. 10:13) • We are missing out on contributing when we fail to be an active member (Eph. 4:16)

  6. Missing Out on the Important • We are missing out on wholesome Christian influence when we fail to gather with our brethren outside the assembly (Acts 2:46; Rom. 12:10) • We are missing out on faith-building evidence when we fail to hear the evidence presented: Bible classes, sermons, one-on-one studies, etc. (Jn. 20:30-31; Rom. 1:19-20; 10:17; Heb. 11:1) • We are missing out on life itself when we fail to become a Christian (1 Tim. 4:8; 1 Pet. 3:10)

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