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Thomas, Believing. Encountering Thomas at His Best John 11:8-16. Thomas teaches us:. We must be committed to the death Thomas was willing to die with Jesus. John 11:16 Thomas was willing to live for Jesus The demand of apostleship ( Mk 10:28 )
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Thomas, Believing Encountering Thomas at His Best John 11:8-16
Thomas teaches us: • We must be committed to the death • Thomas was willing to diewith Jesus. • John 11:16 • Thomas was willing to livefor Jesus • The demand of apostleship (Mk 10:28) • The demand of discipleship (2 Cor 8:5)
Thomas teaches us: • We must be committed to the death • Great sins don’t have to stop up from being great servants of God • Thomas became an apostle (Acts 1:13; 1:15; 2:1, 7, 14, 5:18; 8:1). • The faithful fail (Heb 11; Phil 3:13-14) • “Don’t look back” (Lk 9:62)
Thomas teaches us: • We must be committed to the death • Great sins don’t have to stop up from being great servants of God • At our best, we are not alone • Thomas was one faithful saint among many • 1 Cor 13:4; Rom 12:3; Gal 6:1-3
Thomas teaches us: • We must be committed to the death • Great sins don’t have to stop up from being great servants of God • At our best, we are not alone • The Lord needs leaders • Thomas led by example (Jn 11:16) • Leaders must be diligent (Rom 12:8)
“Faithful Thomas” A GreatServant who overcame a great sin. A GreatLeader who led by a great example.